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Formula | C19H25NS |
Molar mass | 299.48 g·mol−1 |
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Benocyclidine, also known as benzo
It acts as a potent and selective dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI) and a psychostimulant.[2][3] Unlike related compounds like phencyclidine and ketamine, benocyclidine is a pure DRI with negligible affinity for the NMDA receptor, and it therefore lacks any anticonvulsant, anesthetic, hallucinogenic, or dissociative effects.[2][3] It has been used to label the dopamine transporter.[4][5] BCP was used to try to find a common pharmacophore for DRI type stimulants.[6]
More recently, benocyclidine has been found in several ecstasy tablets, sold as MDMA.[7]
Benocyclidine is not scheduled at the federal level in the United States,[8] but may be considered an analog of PCP, in which case purchase, sale, or possession could be prosecuted under the Federal Analog Act.
Benocyclidine (BCP) or benzothiophenylcyclohexylpiperidine (BTCP) is a Schedule I controlled substance in the state of Florida, making it illegal to buy, sell, or possess in Florida.[9]