RH-34 is a

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which acts as a potent and selective

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for the 5-HT_2A serotonin

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subtype. It was derived by structural modification of the selective 5-HT_2A antagonist

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, with the 4-(p-fluorobenzoyl)piperidine

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replaced by the ''N''-(2-methoxybenzyl)

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found in such potent 5-HT_2A agonists as NBOMe-2C-B and NBOMe-2C-I. This alteration was found to retain 5-HT_2A

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and selectivity, but reversed activity from an antagonist to a moderate efficacy partial agonist.

Legal status

RH-34 is a controlled substance in Hungary and Brazil.Anvisa
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Legal status

See also

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