Separation and structural characterization of the new synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018 cyclohexyl methyl derivative

Verena Angerer1, Philippe Bisel2, Bjoern Moosmann3

  • 1Institute of Forensic Medicine, Forensic Toxicology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Germany; Hermann Staudinger Graduate School, University of Freiburg, Germany.

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