Dichloropane
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Value Provenance
Dosing
smokedtrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 2.5 mg | 2.5 mg | low |
| Low | 2.5–7.5 mg | 2.5–7.5 mg | low |
| Common | 7.5–20 mg | 7.5–20 mg | low |
| Strong | 20–50 mg | 20–50 mg | low |
| Heavy | 50+ mg | 50+ mg | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB / community-sourced values carried forward. No controlled human dose-response data exist for dichloropane by any route. These ranges are community consensus estimates, not derived from pharmacological studies. Safety-critical: individual sensitivity unknown. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB / community-sourced values carried forward. No controlled human dose-response data exist for dichloropane by any route. These ranges are community consensus estimates, not derived from pharmacological studies. Safety-critical: individual sensitivity unknown. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
insufflatedtrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 3 mg | 3 mg | low |
| Low | 10–20 mg | 10–20 mg | low |
| Common | 20–40 mg | 20–40 mg | low |
| Strong | 40–60 mg | 40–60 mg | low |
| Heavy | 60+ mg | 60+ mg | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB / community-sourced values carried forward. No controlled human dose-response data exist. Insufflated ranges are consistent with longer-acting cocaine analog kinetics but entirely community-sourced. Safety-critical: no pharmacological validation. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB / community-sourced values carried forward. No controlled human dose-response data exist. Insufflated ranges are consistent with longer-acting cocaine analog kinetics but entirely community-sourced. Safety-critical: no pharmacological validation. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Duration
smoked
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come uptrace | 0.25–1 minutes | 0.25–1 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 15-60 seconds. Community-sourced. Rapid escalation characteristic of smoked stimulant delivery. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 15-60 seconds. Community-sourced. Rapid escalation characteristic of smoked stimulant delivery. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Offsettrace | 20–40 minutes | 20–40 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 20-40 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual decline consistent with prolonged receptor occupancy from high-affinity DAT binding. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 20-40 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual decline consistent with prolonged receptor occupancy from high-affinity DAT binding. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Onsettrace | 0.25–1 minutes | 0.25–1 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 15-60 seconds. Community-sourced, consistent with rapid pulmonary absorption of smoked cocaine analogs. No controlled PK data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 15-60 seconds. Community-sourced, consistent with rapid pulmonary absorption of smoked cocaine analogs. No controlled PK data. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 15–30 minutes | 15–30 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than cocaine's smoked peak (~5-10 min) due to higher DAT affinity. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than cocaine's smoked peak (~5-10 min) due to higher DAT affinity. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Totaltrace | 40–75 minutes | 40–75 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 40-75 minutes. Community-sourced. Substantially longer than smoked cocaine (~15-30 min total) but shorter than insufflated dichloropane, consistent with route-dependent kinetics. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 40-75 minutes. Community-sourced. Substantially longer than smoked cocaine (~15-30 min total) but shorter than insufflated dichloropane, consistent with route-dependent kinetics. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
insufflated
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Come uptrace | 15–30 minutes | 15–30 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual intensification consistent with longer-acting cocaine analog pharmacology. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual intensification consistent with longer-acting cocaine analog pharmacology. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Totaltrace | 2–4 hours | 2–4 hours | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 2-4 hours. Community-sourced. Substantially longer than cocaine (~30-60 min insufflated), consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 2-4 hours. Community-sourced. Substantially longer than cocaine (~30-60 min insufflated), consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Onsettrace | 15–30 minutes | 15–30 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Slower onset than smoked route, consistent with nasal mucosal absorption kinetics. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 15-30 minutes. Community-sourced. Slower onset than smoked route, consistent with nasal mucosal absorption kinetics. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 60–90 minutes | 60–90 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 60-90 minutes. Community-sourced. Extended peak consistent with high DAT affinity and prolonged receptor occupancy. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 60-90 minutes. Community-sourced. Extended peak consistent with high DAT affinity and prolonged receptor occupancy. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Offsettrace | 60–90 minutes | 60–90 minutes | low |
| Editorial | Existing DB value: 60-90 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual return to baseline with residual wakefulness and appetite suppression. | ||
ReasoningReasoningExisting DB value: 60-90 minutes. Community-sourced. Gradual return to baseline with residual wakefulness and appetite suppression. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Safety
Toxicity Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | moderate | moderate | low |
| Chronic | moderate | moderate | low |
| Organs Affected | cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory | cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory | low |
| Editorial | Work-notes specify moderate acute and chronic toxicity, class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI class. No LD50, no organ toxicity studies, no controlled human safety data exist for dichloropane. Per the evidence discount rule, the raw class-level assessment of moderate is retained because even the discounted level (from cocaine's well-documented moderate-to-high toxicity) remains moderate. Reference compound: cocaine. | ||
ReasoningReasoningWork-notes specify moderate acute and chronic toxicity, class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI class. No LD50, no organ toxicity studies, no controlled human safety data exist for dichloropane. Per the evidence discount rule, the raw class-level assessment of moderate is retained because even the discounted level (from cocaine's well-documented moderate-to-high toxicity) remains moderate. Reference compound: cocaine. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Dependence Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | moderate | moderate | low |
| Psychological | moderate | moderate | low |
| Compulsive Redosing | moderate | moderate | low |
| Dose Escalation | moderate | moderate | low |
| Editorial | All dependence parameters are class-inferred from cocaine/SNDRI pharmacology. No dichloropane-specific dependence studies exist. Primate self-administration data confirm positive reinforcement (Ranaldi 2000), but the phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine due to slower DAT occupancy onset. Reference compound: cocaine. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll dependence parameters are class-inferred from cocaine/SNDRI pharmacology. No dichloropane-specific dependence studies exist. Primate self-administration data confirm positive reinforcement (Ranaldi 2000), but the phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine due to slower DAT occupancy onset. Reference compound: cocaine. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Withdrawal Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity | mild | mild | low |
| Symptoms | fatigue, anhedonia, dysphoria, hypersomnia, increased appetite, depressive symptoms, irritability | fatigue, anhedonia, dysphoria, hypersomnia, increased appetite, depressive symptoms, irritability | low |
| Fatal | No | No | low |
| Medical Supervision | Not required | Not required | low |
| Editorial | Withdrawal profile is entirely class-inferred from cocaine withdrawal. No dichloropane-specific withdrawal data exist. Cocaine withdrawal is characterized as mild-to-moderate with primarily psychological symptoms. The SERT component may add SSRI-discontinuation-like symptoms (mood lability, anxiety) not typical of pure stimulant withdrawal. | ||
ReasoningReasoningWithdrawal profile is entirely class-inferred from cocaine withdrawal. No dichloropane-specific withdrawal data exist. Cocaine withdrawal is characterized as mild-to-moderate with primarily psychological symptoms. The SERT component may add SSRI-discontinuation-like symptoms (mood lability, anxiety) not typical of pure stimulant withdrawal. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Tolerance Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildup | moderate | moderate | low |
| Half-life | 3 days | 3 days | low |
| Full Reset | 9 days | 9 days | low |
| Cross-tolerances | cocaine, dopamine reuptake inhibitors, stimulants, phenyltropanes | cocaine, dopamine reuptake inhibitors, stimulants, phenyltropanes | low |
| Editorial | No dichloropane-specific tolerance data exist. Seed data values carried forward with low confidence. Tolerance mechanism inferred from cocaine-class DAT inhibitor neuroadaptation literature. RTI phenyltropane series showed absence of sensitization in animal models (Carroll 2006), suggesting potentially different trajectory than cocaine. Reference compound: cocaine. | ||
ReasoningReasoningNo dichloropane-specific tolerance data exist. Seed data values carried forward with low confidence. Tolerance mechanism inferred from cocaine-class DAT inhibitor neuroadaptation literature. RTI phenyltropane series showed absence of sensitization in animal models (Carroll 2006), suggesting potentially different trajectory than cocaine. Reference compound: cocaine. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Effects & Profile
Contraindications
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| other Concurrent MAOI therapytrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level clinical evidence for SNDRI + MAOI serotonin syndrome risk. No dichloropane-specific interaction data exist, but the mechanism is well-established for all potent SERT inhibitors combined with MAOIs. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level clinical evidence for SNDRI + MAOI serotonin syndrome risk. No dichloropane-specific interaction data exist, but the mechanism is well-established for all potent SERT inhibitors combined with MAOIs. | |||
| cardiovascular Severe cardiovascular diseasetrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication for all cocaine-class SNDRIs. Cardiovascular stress is mechanistically expected from catecholaminergic potentiation. No dichloropane-specific cardiovascular safety data exist. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication for all cocaine-class SNDRIs. Cardiovascular stress is mechanistically expected from catecholaminergic potentiation. No dichloropane-specific cardiovascular safety data exist. | |||
| metabolic Pheochromocytomatrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | Standard class-level contraindication for all sympathomimetic and catecholamine-potentiating compounds. No dichloropane-specific data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningStandard class-level contraindication for all sympathomimetic and catecholamine-potentiating compounds. No dichloropane-specific data. | |||
| neurological Seizure disorderstrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication for cocaine-class stimulants. Seizure threshold reduction is a well-documented dose-dependent effect of potent stimulants. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication for cocaine-class stimulants. Seizure threshold reduction is a well-documented dose-dependent effect of potent stimulants. | |||
| psychiatric Psychotic spectrum conditionstrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication for all dopaminergic stimulants. Dopaminergic potentiation is the primary mechanism underlying stimulant-induced psychosis. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication for all dopaminergic stimulants. Dopaminergic potentiation is the primary mechanism underlying stimulant-induced psychosis. | |||
| psychiatric Anxiety disorderstrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication for stimulants with noradrenergic activity. Dichloropane inhibits NET at IC₅₀ 18 nM. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication for stimulants with noradrenergic activity. Dichloropane inhibits NET at IC₅₀ 18 nM. | |||
| metabolic Hyperthyroidismtrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication for sympathomimetic compounds. No dichloropane-specific data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication for sympathomimetic compounds. No dichloropane-specific data. | |||
| other Concurrent serotonergic medicationtrace | relative | relative | medium |
| Editorial | Class-level evidence for serotonin syndrome risk with combined SERT inhibitors. Dichloropane's unusually potent SERT affinity for a stimulant makes this risk more salient than for DAT-selective compounds. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level evidence for serotonin syndrome risk with combined SERT inhibitors. Dichloropane's unusually potent SERT affinity for a stimulant makes this risk more salient than for DAT-selective compounds. | |||
| pregnancy breastfeeding Pregnancy and lactationtrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | General stimulant-class contraindication. Cocaine, the reference compound, is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including placental abruption. No dichloropane-specific data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningGeneral stimulant-class contraindication. Cocaine, the reference compound, is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes including placental abruption. No dichloropane-specific data. | |||
Timeline Phases
smoked
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 15–60 sec(i=0.40) | 15–60 sec(i=0.40) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Come uptrace | 15–60 sec(i=0.70) | 15–60 sec(i=0.70) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 900–1800 sec(i=1.00) | 900–1800 sec(i=1.00) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Resolutiontrace | 1200–2400 sec(i=0.40) | 1200–2400 sec(i=0.40) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human pharmacokinetic studies exist for dichloropane. Smoked onset (15-60 seconds) and total duration (40-75 minutes) are consistent with phenyltropane class kinetics — longer than smoked cocaine but following similar route-dependent absorption patterns. Intensity values are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology. Reference compound: cocaine (smoked). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
insufflated
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 900–1800 sec(i=0.30) | 900–1800 sec(i=0.30) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Come uptrace | 900–1800 sec(i=0.60) | 900–1800 sec(i=0.60) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 3600–5400 sec(i=1.00) | 3600–5400 sec(i=1.00) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Resolutiontrace | 3600–5400 sec(i=0.40) | 3600–5400 sec(i=0.40) | low |
| Editorial | Timeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). | ||
ReasoningReasoningTimeline phases derived from community-sourced duration data (seed DB). No controlled human PK studies exist. Insufflated total duration (2-4 hours) is substantially longer than cocaine's insufflated duration (~30-60 min), consistent with high-affinity DAT binding producing prolonged receptor occupancy. Intensity values are class-inferred. Reference compound: cocaine (insufflated). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Dose Tier Summaries
Minimal stimulation emerges as a slight increase in alertness and wakefulness, barely distinguishable from baseline. A subtle sharpening of attention may be noticed, but cognitive and emotional effects remain negligible. No meaningful euphoria or mood elevation occurs at this level. Physically, a mild increase in heart rate and faint peripheral warmth may be perceptible. Appetite suppression is absent or barely detectable. Sympathetic activation is minimal. This dose level serves primarily as a sensitivity test. Effects are subclinical and easily dismissed. Sleep is unlikely to be significantly disrupted if taken early in the day. No functional impairment is expected.
No human dose-response data exist for dichloropane. Threshold descriptions are inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class pharmacology and community-sourced dose ranges. The smoked threshold (2.5 mg) and insufflated threshold (3 mg) represent the lower boundary of perceptible effects.
ReasoningReasoning
No human dose-response data exist for dichloropane. Threshold descriptions are inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class pharmacology and community-sourced dose ranges. The smoked threshold (2.5 mg) and insufflated threshold (3 mg) represent the lower boundary of perceptible effects.
Evidence basis: structural_analogy
Noticeable stimulation and mild cognitive euphoria emerge. Focus enhancement and motivation enhancement become apparent, with a subtle increase in sociability and verbal fluency. Thought acceleration is present but manageable. The serotonergic component may introduce a gentle mood warmth beyond typical stimulant affect. Physically, heart rate increases modestly and mild appetite suppression sets in. Slight vasoconstriction and a faint dehydration sensation may be noticed. Wakefulness is clearly elevated but not overwhelming. Effects are clearly present but easily managed in social or functional settings. The smoked route produces a compressed, more noticeable onset compared to the gradual insufflated course. Sleep may be delayed if taken in the evening.
Inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class at light dose ranges (smoked 2.5–7.5 mg, insufflated 10–20 mg). Community-sourced ranges; no controlled human data. The SERT component may add qualitative warmth absent from DAT-selective stimulants.
ReasoningReasoning
Inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class at light dose ranges (smoked 2.5–7.5 mg, insufflated 10–20 mg). Community-sourced ranges; no controlled human data. The SERT component may add qualitative warmth absent from DAT-selective stimulants.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
Pronounced stimulation and clear cognitive euphoria define the experience. Focus enhancement and thought acceleration are significant — sustained attention and motivation enhancement are readily apparent. The serotonergic component may produce an affective warmth or subtle entactogen-adjacent quality alongside conventional stimulant effects. Disinhibition and sociability enhancement are noticeable. Cardiovascular effects become notable: elevated heart rate, vasoconstriction, and possible abnormal heartbeat. Appetite suppression is clear. Bruxism and excessive sweating may emerge. Wakefulness is sustained throughout the experience, with a dehydration sensation prompting fluid intake. Insufflated duration spans 2–4 hours total, while smoked effects compress into 40–75 minutes. Compulsive redosing urge may emerge, particularly via the smoked route. Sleep will be disrupted for several hours post-dose.
Common dose range (smoked 7.5–20 mg, insufflated 20–40 mg) from community consensus. All effect descriptions are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology, with SERT component adding potential entactogen-adjacent quality per article prose. No controlled human data.
ReasoningReasoning
Common dose range (smoked 7.5–20 mg, insufflated 20–40 mg) from community consensus. All effect descriptions are class-inferred from cocaine SNDRI pharmacology, with SERT component adding potential entactogen-adjacent quality per article prose. No controlled human data.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
Intense stimulation dominates, with strong cognitive euphoria that may shift toward anxiety at higher ends of this range. Thought acceleration becomes rapid and potentially disorganized. Ego inflation and disinhibition are pronounced. Compulsive redosing urge intensifies significantly, especially via smoked administration where the rapid onset-offset cycle reinforces repeated dosing. Cardiovascular stress is pronounced — tachycardia, hypertension, and vasoconstriction are clearly felt. Bruxism and excessive sweating are likely. Abnormal heartbeat may be perceptible. Temperature dysregulation becomes a concern, particularly in warm environments or during physical exertion. Pain suppression and respiratory stimulation are noticeable. Insomnia is expected for many hours post-dose. Irritability and dysphoria commonly emerge during the offset phase. No established safety margin exists at this level — all dose ranges are community-sourced, not derived from controlled studies.
Strong dose range (smoked 20–50 mg, insufflated 40–60 mg) from community consensus. Cardiovascular and psychological risk escalation inferred from cocaine-class pharmacology. No human dose-response or safety data.
ReasoningReasoning
Strong dose range (smoked 20–50 mg, insufflated 40–60 mg) from community consensus. Cardiovascular and psychological risk escalation inferred from cocaine-class pharmacology. No human dose-response or safety data.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
Overwhelming stimulation with high cardiovascular risk. Severe anxiety, paranoia, or psychotic symptoms — including delusions and agitation — become possible through excessive dopaminergic activation in mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways. Cognitive function may deteriorate markedly, with confusion and decision impairment replacing the focus enhancement seen at lower doses. Cardiovascular danger is the primary concern: severe tachycardia, hypertension, and coronary vasospasm risk. Hyperthermia becomes a serious possibility from combined DAT and SERT inhibition. Seizure threshold is reduced dose-dependently. There is no established safe upper limit — all dose ranges are community estimates with no pharmacological validation. This dose level carries serious acute risk with no published safety data to guide management. Emergency medical complications including seizures, cardiac events, and serotonin-related hyperthermia are plausible. Prolonged insomnia, severe post-use depression, and anhedonia are expected during recovery.
Heavy dose (smoked 50+ mg, insufflated 60+ mg) from community consensus. Toxicity escalation inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class. No LD50, no controlled human data, no established safety margin. All assessments are class-extrapolated from cocaine pharmacology.
ReasoningReasoning
Heavy dose (smoked 50+ mg, insufflated 60+ mg) from community consensus. Toxicity escalation inferred from cocaine/SNDRI class. No LD50, no controlled human data, no established safety margin. All assessments are class-extrapolated from cocaine pharmacology.
Evidence basis: structural_analogy
History
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- [17]moderateRhodamine-labeled 2beta-carbomethoxy-3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane analogues as high-affinity fluorescent probes for the dopamine transporterCha JH, Zou MF, Adkins EM, Rasmussen SG, Loland CJ, Schoenenberger B, Gether U, Newman AH · 2005 · Journal of Medicinal Chemistrypubmed 16302792no claims checked
- [18]moderateSynthesis and monoamine transporter binding properties of 3beta-(3',4'-disubstituted phenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl estersCarroll FI, Blough BE, Nie Z, Kuhar MJ, Howell LL, Navarro HA · 2005 · Journal of Medicinal Chemistrypubmed 158288142 claims checked1 verified1 inconclusive
- [19]weak
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- [21]moderateStructure-activity relationship comparison of (S)-2beta-substituted 3alpha-(bis[4-fluorophenyl]methoxy)tropanes and (R)-2beta-substituted 3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropanes at the dopamine transporterZou MF, Kopajtic T, Katz JL, Newman AH · 2003 · Journal of Medicinal Chemistrypubmed 12825932no claims checked
- [22]weakCocaine congeners as PET imaging probes for dopamine terminals (MGH Martinos Center page)Brownell AL, Elmaleh DR, Meltzer PC, Shoup TM, Brownell GL, Fischman AJ, Madras BK · 1996linkno claims checked
- [23]moderate2-isoxazol-3-phenyltropane derivatives of cocaine: molecular and atypical system effects at the dopamine transporterHiranita T, Wilkinson DS, Hong WC, Zou MF, Kopajtic TA, Soto PL, Lupica CR, Newman AH, Katz JL · 2014 · Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
- [24]moderateDevelopment of 3-phenyltropane analogues with high affinity for the dopamine and serotonin transporters and low affinity for the norepinephrine transporterJin C, Navarro HA, Carroll FI · 2008 · Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
- [25]moderateSynthesis and ligand binding of nortropane derivatives: N-substituted 2beta-carbomethoxy-3beta-(4'-iodophenyl)nortropane and N-(3-iodoprop-(2E)-enyl)-2beta-carbomethoxy-3beta-(3',4'-disubstituted phenyl)nortropaneEmond P, Garreau L, Chalon S, Boazi M, Caillet M, Bricard J, Frangin Y, Mauclaire L, Besnard JC, Guilloteau D · 1997 · Journal of Medicinal Chemistrypubmed 9135033no claims checked
- [26]moderateFaster onset and dopamine transporter selectivity predict stimulant and reinforcing effects of cocaine analogs in squirrel monkeysKimmel HL, O'Connor JA, Carroll FI, Howell LL · 2007 · Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behaviorpubmed 172583023 claims checked2 verified1 partial
Claim Verification
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summary4 claims3verified1inconclusive
inconclusiveWith an IC₅₀ of 0.79 nM at the dopamine transporter — approximately 300-fold more potent than cocaine at DAT — it ranks among the highest-affinity monoamine transporter inhibitors in the phenyltropane series[1]model confidence 85%
The abstract confirms dichloropane is 'one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported' but does not provide the specific IC₅₀ value of 0.79 nM or the 300-fold potency ratio. These numbers would be in the paper's data tables, not the abstract.
one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported
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verifiedFirst synthesized in 1993 by Meltzer and colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital as part of a systematic evaluation of cocaine congeners, dichloropane was described as "one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported"[1]model confidence 85%
The key verifiable claim — the verbatim quote — appears directly in the abstract. Author, institution, and year are paper metadata not typically included in abstracts, but the abstract confirms this is the original synthesis paper with that exact characterization.
The synthesis and binding affinity of 3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl ester, one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported, is presented.
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verifiedIt was subsequently studied within the RTI International phenyltropane program as a potential cocaine pharmacotherapy but was not selected for clinical development; RTI-336 advanced as the lead candidate[2]model confidence 90%
The paper title 'Development of the dopamine transporter selective RTI-336 as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine abuse' directly confirms RTI-336 as the lead candidate. The scope confirms RTI-111 (dichloropane) is discussed within the pipeline context.
Review of discovery and preclinical development of selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors as pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction; RTI series including RTI-111 compounds discussed.
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verifiedThe nortropane (secondary amine) nitrogen enhances SERT affinity 4–19-fold and NET affinity 2–44-fold relative to N-methyl tropane analogs[5]model confidence 98%
The abstract states exactly these fold-enhancement values: 4-19-fold for SERT and 2-44-fold for NET from N-demethylation.
N-Demethylation of cocaine and 3beta-(substituted phenyl)tropane analogues produced 4-19-fold enhanced SERT affinity and 2-44-fold NET affinity, with relatively small effects at DAT.
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history7 claims6verified1inconclusive
verifiedA dedicated analytical method for dichloropane detection in oral fluids — microextraction by packed sorbent coupled with ion mobility spectrometry (MEPS-IMS) — was validated by Sorribes-Soriano and colleagues in 2019, achieving a limit of detection of 30 µg/L[13]model confidence 97%
The abstract explicitly confirms the MEPS-IMS method for dichloropane in oral fluids with an LOD of 30 µg/L. Author name and year are metadata not in abstract, but the technical claim matches exactly.
MEPS-IMS method developed for dichloropane detection in oral fluids. LOD 30 microg/L.
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inconclusiveMadras at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School[1]model confidence 70%
Author affiliation (Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School) is metadata not present in the abstract. Cannot be verified from the abstract alone.
Several analogs of 3beta-phenyltropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl ester prepared and evaluated for inhibiting [3H]-3beta-(4-fluorophenyl)tropane binding to primate caudate-putamen.
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verifiedAmong the analogs characterized, dichloropane exhibited the highest affinity for the dopamine transporter, leading the authors to describe it as "one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported".[1]model confidence 95%
The verbatim quote appears directly in the abstract, and the framing of its synthesis and binding affinity presentation is consistent with it being the highest-affinity analog reported.
The synthesis and binding affinity of 3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl ester, one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported, is presented.
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verifiedDichloropane was studied preclinically in self-administration and discriminative stimulus paradigms in rhesus monkeys and rats, and was evaluated as a PET imaging probe for dopamine terminals[10]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms the paper studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys. The PET imaging aspect is covered by a separate citation.
Studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
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verifiedDichloropane was studied preclinically in self-administration and discriminative stimulus paradigms in rhesus monkeys and rats, and was evaluated as a PET imaging probe for dopamine terminals[12]model confidence 90%
Abstract confirms PET imaging of phenyltropane drugs as probes for dopamine terminals, directly supporting the PET imaging probe aspect of the claim.
Cocaine congeners as PET imaging probes for dopamine terminals
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verifiedDespite its potency, dichloropane was not selected for clinical development; RTI-336 advanced as the lead candidate from the program[2]model confidence 92%
The paper title explicitly names RTI-336 as the pharmacotherapy candidate, and the scope confirms RTI-111 (dichloropane) was in the pipeline but did not advance. The title alone makes the claim's conclusion clear.
Development of the dopamine transporter selective RTI-336 as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine abuse
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verifiedThe rhodamine-labeled analog JHC 1-64, used to visualize DAT trafficking in live neurons and to study postendocytic sorting of constitutively internalized DAT, was derived from the dichloropane core structure.[16]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly confirms JHC 1-64 is derived from the dichloropane scaffold and was used to study DAT trafficking and postendocytic sorting.
DAT trafficking studied using JHC 1-64 (fluorescent cocaine analog derived from dichloropane scaffold). DAT endocytosed and sorted to late endosomes/lysosomes.
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chemistry2 claims2inconclusive
inconclusiveIt is part of the RTI series developed at Research Triangle Institute, which includes structurally related compounds such as troparil (RTI-121, β-CIT), RTI-112, and RTI-336.[2]model confidence 70%
The abstract confirms RTI series discussion including RTI-111, but does not enumerate the specific related compounds claimed (troparil/RTI-121/β-CIT, RTI-112). These details would require the full text.
Review of discovery and preclinical development of selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors as pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction; RTI series including RTI-111 compounds discussed.
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inconclusiveThe two chlorine atoms on the aromatic ring increase lipophilicity and contribute to the compound's high transporter binding affinity through enhanced hydrophobic interactions with the DAT binding pocket.[18]model confidence 72%
The abstract confirms subnanomolar IC₅₀ values for 3,4-dichloro analogs at DAT and SERT, supporting high affinity. However, the specific mechanistic claim about lipophilicity and hydrophobic interactions with the DAT binding pocket is not stated in the abstract and may be in the SAR discussion in the body of the paper.
Subnanomolar IC50 values at DAT and SERT for most compounds; 3,4-dichloro analog (dichloropane parent) in same structural series.
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pharmacology3 claims1verified2inconclusive
inconclusiveThe transporter inhibition profile is nonselective, with IC₅₀ values of 0.79 nM (DAT), 3.13 nM (SERT), and 18 nM (NET), placing dichloropane among the most potent triple reuptake inhibitors in the phenyltropane series.[1]model confidence 85%
The abstract confirms high potency as a cocaine congener but does not provide the specific IC₅₀ values (0.79 nM, 3.13 nM, 18 nM). These would be in the paper's data tables.
one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported
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verifiedN-demethylation of phenyltropane cocaine analogs produces 4–19-fold enhancement of SERT affinity and 2–44-fold enhancement of NET affinity with minimal change at DAT, relative to the corresponding N-methyl tropane parent compounds[5]model confidence 98%
Abstract directly states the 4-19-fold SERT enhancement, 2-44-fold NET enhancement, and small effects at DAT from N-demethylation — a precise match to the claim.
N-Demethylation of cocaine and 3beta-(substituted phenyl)tropane analogues produced 4-19-fold enhanced SERT affinity and 2-44-fold NET affinity, with relatively small effects at DAT.
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inconclusivePET imaging with [¹¹C]-labeled dichloropane ([¹¹C]-CDCT) in primates demonstrated striatal binding consistent with DAT engagement, but also substantial accumulation in serotonin-rich thalamic regions due to SERT affinity (IC₅₀ = 3.13 nM).[12]model confidence 80%
The abstract confirms PET imaging of phenyltropane drugs with DAT/SERT selectivity comparisons, but does not mention specific brain regions (striatum, thalamus) or the IC₅₀ value of 3.13 nM. These details would be in the body of the paper.
PET imaging properties of three phenyltropane drugs with differing affinities and selectivities for dopamine over serotonin transporter compared.
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receptor pharmacology4 claims2verified2inconclusive
inconclusiveThe binding affinity data for dichloropane are derived from the NCATS Inxight Drugs database, attributed to the original Meltzer 1993 synthesis[1]model confidence 65%
The claim is about data provenance (NCATS Inxight Drugs), which cannot be verified from the primary paper's abstract. The abstract confirms this is the original synthesis paper, but the database attribution is a meta-claim.
The synthesis and binding affinity of 3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl ester, one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported, is presented.
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inconclusiveThe subnanomolar DAT IC₅₀ (0.79 nM) places dichloropane approximately 300–600× more potent than cocaine at the dopamine transporter (cocaine DAT IC₅₀ ~270 nM), making it "one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported"[1]model confidence 82%
The verbatim quote is confirmed by the abstract, but the specific IC₅₀ values (0.79 nM, 270 nM) and fold-potency ratios (300-600×) are not present and would require the full paper's data.
one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported
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verifiedCarroll and colleagues confirmed that 3β-(3',4'-disubstituted phenyl)tropane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl esters generally produce subnanomolar IC₅₀ values at both DAT and SERT for most compounds with 3',4'-disubstitution patterns[18]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly states 'Subnanomolar IC50 values at DAT and SERT for most compounds' for 3beta-(3',4'-disubstituted phenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl esters — a precise match.
Subnanomolar IC50 values at DAT and SERT for most compounds; 3,4-dichloro analog (dichloropane parent) in same structural series.
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verifiedJin and colleagues developed phenyltropane analogs with deliberately tuned DAT/SERT selectivity, demonstrating that the transporter selectivity of this scaffold class can be systematically modulated through aromatic ring substitution and nitrogen modification[24]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms synthesis of phenyltropane analogs with high DAT/SERT affinity and low NET affinity, demonstrating systematic modulation of transporter selectivity. The specific mechanism (aromatic ring substitution, nitrogen modification) is a reasonable inference from a SAR paper.
Series of 3beta-(substituted phenyl)tropane-2beta-carboxylic acid methyl esters synthesized; compounds with high DAT and SERT affinity and low NET affinity identified.
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neuroscience5 claims1verified4inconclusive
verifiedDichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in rhesus monkey self-administration models and produces cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects in rats, confirming engagement of the mesolimbic reward circuit[10]model confidence 88%
Abstract confirms the paper studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys. The mesolimbic engagement is a standard inference from self-administration data.
Studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
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inconclusiveDichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in rhesus monkey self-administration models and produces cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects in rats, confirming engagement of the mesolimbic reward circuit[11]model confidence 68%
Abstract too vague to confirm specific discriminative stimulus results in rats; the scope indicates this paper covers this but the abstract itself cannot verify the claim.
Cocaine dependence is a major health concern. Several groups have developed compounds with high affinity and selectivity for the DAT including 3-phenyltropane analogs.
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inconclusivePET imaging with [¹¹C]-labeled dichloropane confirmed significant in vivo accumulation in serotonin-rich thalamic regions, demonstrating that SERT engagement extends beyond in vitro binding assays to actual tissue distribution[12]model confidence 75%
Abstract confirms PET imaging of phenyltropane drugs with DAT/SERT selectivity comparisons, but thalamic accumulation specifics and SERT tissue distribution confirmation are not mentioned — these would be in the full paper.
PET imaging properties of three phenyltropane drugs with differing affinities and selectivities for dopamine over serotonin transporter compared.
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inconclusiveRapid dopamine transients in the nucleus accumbens shell produce stronger reinforcement signals; slower, more sustained increases produce attenuated reward responses[8]model confidence 70%
The abstract supports the general principle that slower drug uptake reduces reinforcing efficacy, but does not mention nucleus accumbens shell or dopamine transients specifically. This mechanistic detail is not verifiable from the abstract.
Rate of drug uptake corresponded with time to peak discriminative stimulus effects; slower uptake correlated with fewer drug infusions.
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inconclusiveThe RTI phenyltropane series notably showed an absence of behavioral sensitization in some animal models, suggesting a potentially different neuroadaptive trajectory than cocaine[2]model confidence 70%
The abstract covers the RTI phenyltropane pharmacotherapy program but does not mention behavioral sensitization. This specific finding would need to be confirmed from the full review text.
Review of discovery and preclinical development of selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors as pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction; RTI series including RTI-111 compounds discussed.
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pharmacokinetic detail1 claim1inconclusive
inconclusive[¹¹C]-CDCT (radiolabeled dichloropane) was evaluated as a PET probe for dopamine terminals in cynomolgus monkeys by Brownell and colleagues[12]model confidence 72%
The abstract confirms PET imaging of phenyltropane cocaine analogs as probes for dopamine terminals, but does not mention cynomolgus monkeys specifically or the author Brownell. These details would be in the full paper.
PET imaging properties of three phenyltropane drugs with differing affinities and selectivities for dopamine over serotonin transporter compared.
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safety9 claims6verified1partial2inconclusive
verifiedCompulsive redosing: Dichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in primate self-administration models, indicating liability for compulsive use, though slower onset may partially attenuate this risk relative to cocaine.[10]model confidence 82%
Abstract directly confirms this paper studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing effects in rhesus monkeys, supporting the claim that dichloropane was investigated as a reinforcer in primate models. The slower onset attenuation is a reasonable inference from the RTI literature context.
Studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
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partialCompulsive redosing: Dichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in primate self-administration models, indicating liability for compulsive use, though slower onset may partially attenuate this risk relative to cocaine.[26]model confidence 80%
This abstract studies RTI-112 (a close structural analog of dichloropane), not dichloropane itself. Critically, RTI-112 did NOT produce behavioral-stimulant effects — which partially contradicts the claim that dichloropane (implicitly analogous) functions as a positive reinforcer. The slower onset attenuation aspect is supported, but the reinforcer claim for dichloropane specifically is not confirmed here.
Slower-onset nonselective analog RTI-112 did not produce behavioral-stimulant effects. Onset rate more important than duration.
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inconclusiveThe RTI phenyltropane series showed an absence of behavioral sensitization in some animal models, which may indicate a different tolerance trajectory than cocaine, though this has not been confirmed for dichloropane specifically.[2]model confidence 75%
The abstract covers the RTI phenyltropane pharmacotherapy program but does not mention behavioral sensitization. This specific claim would require details from the full review text.
Review of discovery and preclinical development of selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors as pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction; RTI series including RTI-111 compounds discussed.
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verifiedThe phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy[6]model confidence 95%
Abstract states rate of DAT binding is inversely correlated with reinforcing efficacy, directly supporting that slower DAT onset reduces reinforcing strength.
Rate of DAT binding inversely correlated with reinforcing efficacy.
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verifiedThe phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy[7]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly states slow-onset DAT-selective uptake inhibitors have lower abuse liability than cocaine.
Slow-onset DAT-selective uptake inhibitors have lower abuse liability than cocaine.
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verifiedThe phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy[8]model confidence 95%
Abstract states slower drug uptake correlated with fewer drug infusions, directly supporting the slower-onset → lower reinforcing strength claim.
slower uptake correlated with fewer drug infusions
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verifiedHowever, dichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in primate models and produces cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects, confirming non-negligible abuse potential[10]model confidence 88%
Abstract directly states the paper studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, which directly supports this claim.
Studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
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inconclusiveHowever, dichloropane functions as a positive reinforcer in primate models and produces cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects, confirming non-negligible abuse potential[11]model confidence 70%
The abstract is very brief and does not explicitly confirm discriminative stimulus effects in rats or confirm dichloropane specifically. The scope indicates this is covered in the full text, but the abstract itself is insufficient.
Several groups have developed compounds with high affinity and selectivity for the DAT including 3-phenyltropane analogs.
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verifiedNon-DAT-selective analogs such as the structurally similar RTI-112 may have lower abuse potential than DAT-selective compounds, though this relationship is complex.[26]model confidence 92%
Abstract directly confirms RTI-112, a slower-onset nonselective analog, did not produce behavioral-stimulant effects, supporting the claim that non-DAT-selective analogs may have lower abuse potential.
Slower-onset nonselective analog RTI-112 did not produce behavioral-stimulant effects. Onset rate more important than duration.
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clinical evidence6 claims5verified1inconclusive
verifiedDichloropane was evaluated within the RTI International phenyltropane program, which sought to develop a long-acting, low-abuse-potential dopamine transporter ligand for cocaine addiction pharmacotherapy[2]model confidence 92%
Abstract directly confirms the RTI program for developing dopamine reuptake inhibitor pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction, with RTI-111 (dichloropane) discussed in that context.
Review of discovery and preclinical development of selective dopamine reuptake inhibitors as pharmacotherapies for cocaine addiction; RTI series including RTI-111 compounds discussed.
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verifiedThe program's lead candidate, RTI-336, advanced further in preclinical development on the basis of superior DAT selectivity and a more favorable reinforcing-efficacy profile[2]model confidence 88%
The paper's title — 'Development of the dopamine transporter selective RTI-336 as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine abuse' — directly confirms RTI-336 as the program's lead candidate with DAT selectivity.
Development of the dopamine transporter selective RTI-336 as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine abuse
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verifiedSelf-administration and discriminative stimulus (rhesus monkeys): Ranaldi and colleagues directly studied RTI-111 for reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects and its interaction with methamphetamine.[10]model confidence 98%
Abstract is a direct match: it studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
Studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects in rhesus monkeys, and interaction with methamphetamine.
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inconclusiveDiscriminative stimulus (rats): Cook and colleagues demonstrated cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects for phenyltropane analogs including compounds in the dichloropane structural class.[11]model confidence 68%
The abstract is a generic introductory statement not confirming specific results or the author Cook. The scope indicates this paper covers discriminative stimulus effects in rats including RTI-111, but the abstract itself is insufficient.
Cocaine dependence is a major health concern. Several groups have developed compounds with high affinity and selectivity for the DAT including 3-phenyltropane analogs.
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verifiedThe rhodamine-labeled analog JHC 1-64 was developed for live-neuron DAT visualization, enabling direct observation of dopamine transporter trafficking and postendocytic sorting — applications that exploit dichloropane's high DAT affinity without requiring it to function as a therapeutic agent.[15]model confidence 97%
Abstract explicitly confirms fluorescently tagged cocaine analogs based on dichloropane were used to visualize DAT trafficking in live midbrain dopaminergic neurons.
Novel fluorescently tagged cocaine analogs based on 2beta-carbomethoxy-3beta-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane (dichloropane) used to visualize DAT trafficking in cultured live midbrain dopaminergic neurons.
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verifiedThe rhodamine-labeled analog JHC 1-64 was developed for live-neuron DAT visualization, enabling direct observation of dopamine transporter trafficking and postendocytic sorting — applications that exploit dichloropane's high DAT affinity without requiring it to function as a therapeutic agent.[16]model confidence 95%
Abstract confirms JHC 1-64 (from dichloropane scaffold) was used for DAT trafficking study including postendocytic sorting to late endosomes/lysosomes.
DAT trafficking studied using JHC 1-64 (fluorescent cocaine analog derived from dichloropane scaffold). DAT endocytosed and sorted to late endosomes/lysosomes.
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comparative pharmacology6 claims5verified1inconclusive
inconclusivePotency: Dichloropane is approximately 300–600× more potent than cocaine at DAT (IC₅₀ 0.79 nM vs ~270 nM), approximately 640× more potent at SERT (3.13 nM vs ~2,000 nM), and approximately 55× more potent at NET (18 nM vs ~1,000 nM).[1]model confidence 82%
The abstract confirms dichloropane is among the most potent cocaine congeners, but specific IC₅₀ values and fold-potency comparisons are not in the abstract.
one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported
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verifiedThis difference is attributable to the nortropane nitrogen, which enhances SERT and NET affinity without proportionally increasing DAT affinity.[5]model confidence 95%
Abstract directly states N-demethylation produces large SERT and NET affinity enhancements with relatively small effects at DAT, directly supporting the mechanistic claim.
N-Demethylation of cocaine and 3beta-(substituted phenyl)tropane analogues produced 4-19-fold enhanced SERT affinity and 2-44-fold NET affinity, with relatively small effects at DAT.
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verifiedThe rate of DAT occupancy onset is a key determinant of stimulant reinforcing effects in the phenyltropane series — slower-onset compounds produce reduced reinforcing strength relative to cocaine.[8]model confidence 95%
Abstract confirms rate of drug uptake corresponds with discriminative stimulus effects, and slower uptake correlates with fewer infusions — directly supporting onset rate as a key determinant of reinforcing strength.
Rate of drug uptake corresponded with time to peak discriminative stimulus effects; slower uptake correlated with fewer drug infusions.
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verifiedRTI-112, the structurally closest published analog (3'-methyl-4'-chlorophenyl), failed to produce behavioral stimulant effects in squirrel monkeys due to its similarly slow onset and nonselective profile.[26]model confidence 96%
Abstract directly confirms: slower-onset nonselective analog RTI-112 did not produce behavioral-stimulant effects, and onset rate is more important than duration.
Slower-onset nonselective analog RTI-112 did not produce behavioral-stimulant effects. Onset rate more important than duration.
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verifiedThe broader phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy[6]model confidence 95%
Abstract confirms rate of DAT binding is inversely correlated with reinforcing efficacy, directly supporting slower onset → lower reinforcing strength.
Rate of DAT binding inversely correlated with reinforcing efficacy.
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verifiedThe broader phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy[8]model confidence 95%
Abstract confirms slower uptake correlates with fewer drug infusions in phenyltropane analogs, directly supporting the claim.
slower uptake correlated with fewer drug infusions
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| Step | Source | Query | Results |
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| 1database lookup | PubChem | dichloropane | 1 result, 1 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationalePrimary chemical identity verification | |||
| 2literature search | PubMed | dichloropane RTI-111 dopamine reuptake inhibitor tropane | 0 results |
selection rationaleselection rationalediscarded 0: no summary recorded | |||
| 3literature search | PubMed | 3,4-dichlorophenyl tropane cocaine analogue binding affinity | 15 results, 4 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleDirectly relevant to 3,4-dichlorophenyl tropane pharmacology | |||
| 4clinical trial search | ClinicalTrials.gov | dichloropane RTI-111 cocaine dopamine transporter | 0 results |
| 5literature search | PubMed | RTI 111 phenyltropane cocaine self-administration rhesus monkey | 2 results, 2 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleDirect RTI-111 behavioral pharmacology data | |||
| 6web search | Web | RTI-111 dichloropane binding affinity DAT SERT NET Ki cocaine analog pharmacology | 10 results, 3 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleSpecific binding affinity values not found in PubMed abstracts | |||
| 7document retrieval | NCATS Inxight Drugs | — | — results |
| 8database lookup | PubChem | methyl (1R,2S,3S,5S)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate | 1 result, 1 selected |
selection rationaleselection rationaleInvestigating nortropane vs N-methyl tropane discrepancy | |||
| 9document retrieval | PubMed | PMID 8464040 | — results, 1 selected |
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# Research Output: Dichloropane (RTI-111)
**Provenance ID:** c39d9fbc-3bdd-4f85-929c-b2700adacc2c
**Research date:** 2026-05-11
**Substance:** Dichloropane | Slug: dichloropane | PSX ID: PSX-0160
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## Chemical Identity
### Verified Data (PubChem CID 127024 / NCATS FDA UNII V7SQE82R87)
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| IUPAC name | methyl (1R,2S,3S,5S)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate | PubChem [Ref 10] |
| Molecular formula | C₁₅H₁₇Cl₂NO₂ | PubChem, NCATS [Ref 10] |
| Molecular weight | 314.2 g/mol | PubChem, NCATS [Ref 10] |
| InChIKey | JFUNLJPTPCQLIR-PJQZNRQZSA-N | PubChem, NCATS [Ref 10] |
| CAS number | 146725-34-0 | NCATS, ChemicalBook [Ref 25] |
| PubChem CID | 127024 | PubChem [Ref 10] |
| FDA UNII | V7SQE82R87 | NCATS [Ref 10] |
| EPA CompTox | DTXSID20932894 | NCATS [Ref 10] |
| pKa (predicted) | 9.70 | ChemicalBook [Ref 25] |
| Boiling point (predicted) | 407.6 ± 45.0 °C | ChemicalBook [Ref 25] |
| Density (predicted) | 1.284 ± 0.06 g/cm³ | ChemicalBook [Ref 25] |
| Physical appearance | White powder | Vendor data (web-retrieved) |
The brief's systematic name ("methyl (1R,2S,3S,5S)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-2-carboxylate") matches PubChem CID 127024 exactly. The brief is missing SMILES, molecular formula, molecular weight, and InChIKey — these are now confirmed above. The SMILES from NCATS is: `[C@@H]1([C@H]2CC[C@@H](C[C@@H]1C3=CC=C(Cl)C(Cl)=C3)N2)C(=O)OC` (note: missing N-methyl, consistent with nortropane structure).
### ⚠️ CRITICAL STRUCTURAL DISCREPANCY — FLAG FOR HUMAN REVIEW
Two distinct molecular entities are sold under the name "dichloropane" / "RTI-111":
1. **CAS 146725-34-0** — Nortropane (secondary amine, no N-methyl group): C₁₅H₁₇Cl₂NO₂, MW 314.2. IUPAC: methyl (1R,2S,3S,5S)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-**8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane**-2-carboxylate. Confirmed by PubChem CID 127024, NCATS FDA UNII V7SQE82R87, ChemicalBook. This is the compound as described in the brief.
2. **CAS 150653-91-1** — N-methyl tropane hydrochloride salt (tertiary amine, N-methyl group present): C₁₆H₁₉Cl₂NO₂ · HCl, MW 364.7. PubChem CID 9797476 (free base: C₁₆H₁₉Cl₂NO₂, MW 328.2, InChIKey AMIHUYQKNJHXPT-DRABBMOASA-N). This is sold by BenchChem and Smolecule as "RTI-111." [Ref 24]
The original Meltzer 1993 synthesis paper (PMID 8464040) refers to the compound as "3β-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl ester" — the word "tropane" in classical nomenclature implies the N-methyl compound (CAS 150653-91-1). However, the NCATS/PubChem authoritative database assigns the name "dichloropane" to the nortropane (CAS 146725-34-0), and the IC50 values at NCATS are consistent with the nortropane showing elevated SERT/NET affinity from N-demethylation (per Boja et al. 1994 [Ref 12]).
**This ambiguity must be resolved by a pharmacology editor before the article can accurately describe the compound's molecular structure.** The brief's seed data (formula empty, no SMILES) is consistent with this confusion being pre-existing in the database.
**PsychonautWiki IUPAC discrepancy:** PsychonautWiki lists the IUPAC as "Methyl (2S,3S)-3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-**8-methyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane**-2-carboxylate" (N-methyl tropane), which contradicts PubChem/NCATS. [Ref 20]
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## Pharmacology
### Mechanism of Action
Dichloropane acts as a potent serotonin–norepinephrine–dopamine reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI / triple reuptake inhibitor), simultaneously blocking the dopamine transporter (DAT), serotonin transporter (SERT), and norepinephrine transporter (NET) [Ref 10, 11]. This prevents monoamine recycling, increasing synaptic concentrations of dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
Unlike cocaine, dichloropane does not possess local anesthetic activity, as it does not block sodium channels [Ref 20]. It shares cocaine's monoamine reuptake inhibition mechanism but is pharmacologically distinct in its transporter selectivity profile, with substantially higher relative affinity for SERT and NET than cocaine [Ref 10].
### Binding Affinity Data (In Vitro)
The following IC50 values are reported in NCATS Inxight Drugs (FDA), attributed to the Meltzer 1993 primary synthesis paper [Ref 11]:
| Transporter | IC50 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DAT (dopamine transporter) | **0.79 nM** | Most potent of the three targets |
| SERT (serotonin transporter) | **3.13 nM** | ~4× less potent than at DAT |
| NET (norepinephrine transporter) | **18 nM** | ~23× less potent than at DAT |
**Source note:** The IC50 values are sourced from NCATS [Ref 10] and are consistent with the nortropane form of the compound; these values have not been independently confirmed from a PubMed-accessible abstract. The Meltzer 1993 paper (PMID 8464040) is the most likely primary source [Ref 11]. Verification against full text is recommended.
For comparison: cocaine has DAT IC50 ~270 nM, SERT IC50 ~2,000 nM, NET IC50 ~1,000 nM — dichloropane is roughly 300–600× more potent at DAT than cocaine. This makes it "one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported" per the 1993 synthesis paper (Meltzer et al. [Ref 11]).
The Zou et al. 2003 SAR study (PMID 12825932 [Ref 5]) confirmed that (R)-2β-substituted 3β-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane scaffolds bind DAT with Ki = 5.5–100 nM depending on 2-position substitution, with the methyl ester compound (dichloropane) in the high-affinity range.
The Carroll et al. 2005 synthesis paper (PMID 15828814 [Ref 6]) examined 3β-(3',4'-disubstituted phenyl)tropane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl esters and reported subnanomolar IC50 values at both DAT and SERT for most compounds with 3',4'-disubstitution.
The Boja et al. 1994 paper (PMID 8164265 [Ref 12]) established the pharmacological principle that N-demethylation (producing the secondary amine / nortropane form) causes **4–19-fold enhancement of SERT affinity** and **2–44-fold enhancement of NET affinity** with minimal change at DAT, compared to the N-methyl tropane parent. This is mechanistically consistent with dichloropane (if it is the nortropane CAS 146725-34-0) having higher SERT/NET activity than a DAT-selective N-methyl analog would.
### In Vivo Pharmacology (Animal Data)
**PET imaging ([¹¹C]-CDCT):** Brownell et al. 1996 (PMID 8965196 [Ref 9]) evaluated radiolabeled dichloropane as a PET probe for dopamine terminals. In control monkeys, caudate specific binding ratio was 2.3 ± 0.4 and putamen 2.4 ± 0.5 at 60 minutes. Despite having the **highest DAT affinity** among three phenyltropane comparators, dichloropane produced the **lowest specific binding ratios**, likely because its substantial SERT affinity (IC50 3.13 nM) causes significant off-target accumulation in serotonin-rich regions including the thalamus. This rendered it less useful as a selective DAT imaging agent compared to [¹¹C]-CFT (WIN 35,428). [Ref 9, 23]
**Onset and duration:** In animal studies, dichloropane exhibits a slower onset and longer duration of action compared to cocaine [Ref 20]. This pharmacokinetic property is a class characteristic of RTI phenyltropane compounds and is mechanistically attributed to their higher DAT binding affinity creating "persistent binding" compared to cocaine's faster off-rate.
**Behavioral stimulant effects:** The rate of onset at DAT is a key determinant of stimulant and reinforcing effects in the RTI series. Kimmel et al. 2007 (PMID 17258302 [Ref 17]) demonstrated in squirrel monkeys that RTI-112 (3'-methyl-4'-chlorophenyl, the structurally closest published analog to dichloropane in this series) **failed to produce behavioral stimulant effects** due to its slower onset and nonselective monoamine transporter profile. Similarly, faster-onset, DAT-selective compounds showed stronger stimulant and reinforcing effects. Dichloropane's similarly nonselective profile (SERT IC50 3.13 nM) may attenuate or modify its stimulant character vs. cocaine.
**Self-administration and discriminative stimulus:** Ranaldi et al. 2000 (PMID 11255920 [Ref 3]) directly studied RTI-111 (dichloropane) in rhesus monkeys for reinforcing and discriminative stimulus effects and its interaction with methamphetamine. Cook et al. 2001 (PMID 11797070 [Ref 4]) found cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects in rats for phenyltropane analogs in this series.
**Reinforcing efficacy:** The RTI phenyltropane class generally shows lower reinforcing strength than cocaine, attributed to slower onset of DAT occupancy (Wee et al. 2006, PMID 15957006 [Ref 8]; Czoty et al. 2010, PMID 20580733 [Ref 15]; Kimmel et al. 2008, PMID 18468667 [Ref 16]). However, faster-onset analogs in this series did maintain robust self-administration. The specific self-administration profile of dichloropane (RTI-111) vs. cocaine was studied in rhesus monkeys (Ranaldi 2000 [Ref 3]).
### Pharmacokinetics
No human pharmacokinetic studies have been published for dichloropane. Animal data indicate slower CNS uptake than cocaine, consistent with higher lipophilicity and binding affinity causing prolonged tissue association.
**Metabolism (inferred from class):** Cocaine analogs with a methyl ester at the 2β position are metabolized by plasma/hepatic cholinesterases and CYP3A4 to the carboxylic acid (nor-) metabolite via ester hydrolysis. The Freiburg forensic poster (Grumann 2017 [Ref — web-retrieved]) detected ester hydrolysis metabolite and a possible N-demethylation metabolite in human samples (blood ~1.0 ng/mL, urine ~4.5 ng/mL in forensic cases). The brief's stated half-life of 3 days is not sourced from published literature and is flagged (see Gaps & Flags).
No published CYP enzyme involvement data specific to dichloropane was found.
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## History
**Discovery and synthesis (1993):** Dichloropane was first synthesized and characterized by Meltzer PC, Liang AY, Brownell AL, Elmaleh DR, and Madras BK (Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School), published in the *Journal of Medicinal Chemistry* in 1993 (PMID 8464040 [Ref 11]). The paper evaluated several analogs of 3β-phenyltropane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl ester as inhibitors of cocaine binding to primate caudate-putamen and described dichloropane (then called "3β-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)tropane-2β-carboxylic acid methyl ester") as **"one of the most potent cocaine congeners yet reported."**
**RTI designation:** The compound was subsequently studied at Research Triangle Institute (RTI International, North Carolina) by F. Ivy Carroll, Michael Kuhar, and colleagues as part of their RTI-series phenyltropane program investigating potential cocaine pharmacotherapies. It was designated RTI-111 in this program. The alternative name O-401 is also used (confirmed in Vermont regulations [Ref 19]).
**Research context:** The RTI phenyltropane program, active from the early 1990s through the 2010s, synthesized hundreds of cocaine analogs seeking a safe, long-acting, low-abuse-potential substitute for cocaine addiction treatment — analogous to methadone for opioids or nicotine replacement for smoking. RTI-111 (dichloropane) was studied preclinically but was not selected for clinical development; RTI-336 was the lead candidate from this program (Carroll et al. 2006 [Ref 7]).
**Research chemical market:** Dichloropane first appeared on the online research chemical market approximately around 2010, reportedly among the first cocaine analogs available in this context [Ref 20].
**EMCDDA notification (2016):** The first forensic seizure of dichloropane was reported to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) in late 2016 by the Swedish police. A second sample was collected by the Slovenian National Forensic Laboratory in the same year. The EMCDDA issued a formal early warning notification (EU-EWS-RCS-FN-2016 0065) [Ref 20, 19].
**Analytical methods (2019):** Sorribes-Soriano et al. 2019 (PMID 31262514 [Ref 18]) published a validated MEPS-IMS method for dichloropane detection in oral fluids (saliva), with LOD 30 µg/L.
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## Subjective Effects
No controlled human administration studies have been published for dichloropane. The subjective effects profile is inferred from:
- Animal behavioral pharmacology (discriminative stimulus and self-administration data)
- Structural analogy to cocaine and other phenyltropane stimulants
- Limited community/user reports [Ref 20]
**Published animal-model findings:**
- Cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects in rats and rhesus monkeys (Cook 2001 [Ref 4]; Ranaldi 2000 [Ref 3])
- Stimulant (locomotor activating) effects expected but possibly attenuated by slower onset vs. cocaine (Kimmel 2007 [Ref 17])
- Positive reinforcer in rhesus monkey self-administration models [Ref 3]
**Onset and duration (seed data from DB — community-sourced, not from controlled studies):**
- **Smoked:** onset 15–60 seconds, come-up 15–60 seconds, peak 15–30 minutes, offset 20–40 minutes, total 40–75 minutes
- **Insufflated:** onset 15–30 minutes, come-up 15–30 minutes, peak 60–90 minutes, offset 60–90 minutes, total 2–4 hours
These durations are consistent with the animal-model finding of longer duration vs. cocaine, and with the route-dependent absorption kinetics of insufflated vs. smoked cocaine analogs. **The dose and duration data should be flagged as community-sourced** — no controlled human studies underpin these values.
**Effect character (class inference):** As an SNDRI, dichloropane would produce stimulant-class effects mediated by increased monoamine tone: euphoria, stimulation, arousal, appetite suppression, thought acceleration, and increased motivation. The elevated SERT component (relative to cocaine) may add entactogen-adjacent qualities (compared to pure DAT-selective stimulants). No published controlled subjective-effects studies exist.
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## Safety & Toxicity
### Human Data
**No published human safety or toxicity studies exist for dichloropane.** This is an emerging substance with very limited recreational use history [Ref 20].
**Forensic case data (limited):** The Freiburg forensic conference poster (Grumann 2017, web-retrieved [Ref — not in registry as not peer-reviewed]) reported three human forensic cases positive for RTI-111. One case showed approximately 1.0 ng/mL RTI-111 in femoral blood and approximately 4.5 ng/mL in urine. Metabolites detected included the ester hydrolysis product. No fatalities attributable directly to dichloropane were identified in the available literature.
**Note:** The brief states "Inferred from pharmacological class — not sourced from literature. Review recommended." for toxicity data. This flag is appropriate and is confirmed by this research.
### Animal Data / Class Inference
As a potent SNDRI and cocaine analog:
- **Cardiovascular risks** (tachycardia, hypertension, vasoconstriction) are expected from elevated catecholamine tone; these are consistent with the seeded effects (vasoconstriction, abnormal heartbeat) [Ref 10]
- **Hyperthermia** is a documented risk with stimulants that block dopamine and serotonin reuptake simultaneously
- **Seizure risk** is elevated with powerful stimulants, including cocaine analogs
- **No LD50 data** for dichloropane found in published literature
- **No published organ toxicity studies** specific to dichloropane
### Abuse Potential
The RTI series phenyltropane literature consistently shows:
1. Slower-onset analogs have reduced reinforcing strength vs. cocaine (Wee 2006 [Ref 8]; Kimmel 2007 [Ref 17]; Czoty 2010 [Ref 15])
2. But these compounds DO function as positive reinforcers and DO produce cocaine-like discriminative stimulus effects [Ref 3, 4]
3. Non-DAT-selective analogs (like the structurally similar RTI-112) may have lower abuse potential than DAT-selective compounds, but the relationship is not simple [Ref 17]
Dichloropane is classified as having a "moderately addictive with high potential for abuse" in the brief seed data. This appears to be class-inferred rather than substance-specific and should be flagged as unverified.
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## Harm Reduction
No published harm reduction guidelines specific to dichloropane exist. Recommendations must be extrapolated from the general stimulant and cocaine analog literature:
1. **Start low:** No human dose-response data exists; individual sensitivity is unknown
2. **Avoid MAOI combinations:** Risk of serotonin syndrome due to SERT inhibition; potentially fatal
3. **Avoid with other stimulants:** Additive cardiovascular strain (hypertension, tachycardia)
4. **Cardiovascular monitoring:** Extended duration of action (vs. cocaine) means cardiovascular stress persists longer
5. **Hydration:** Stimulant-class dehydration risk; avoid overhydration
6. **Temperature regulation:** Risk of hyperthermia in hot environments or with physical exertion
7. **Testing:** Reagent testing; dichloropane is not reliably distinguished from other stimulants by standard Marquis/Mecke reagents — more specific analytical methods required (Sorribes-Soriano 2019 [Ref 18])
**⚠️ FLAG:** The brief's toxicity notes state values are "inferred from pharmacological class — not sourced from literature. Review recommended." This is confirmed and should be disclosed prominently in the article.
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## Tolerance & Dependence
**No substance-specific human or animal tolerance/dependence studies for dichloropane were found in published literature.**
The brief seed data states:
- Tolerance buildup: "with prolonged and repeated use"
- Half-life: 3 days
- Full reset: 1.25 weeks
- Cross-tolerances: dopamine, stimulant
These values appear to be extrapolated from general stimulant/cocaine pharmacology, not from dichloropane-specific studies. **Flagged as unverified.**
**Mechanism (class inference):** Tolerance to cocaine-class DAT inhibitors is mediated by dopaminergic downregulation (D2/D3 receptor downregulation, DAT upregulation). The RTI phenyltropane series was notably studied for lack of sensitization in some animal models (Carroll 2006 [Ref 7]), which may indicate a different tolerance trajectory than cocaine — but no dichloropane-specific data was found.
The elevated SERT component of dichloropane's profile means that SERT downregulation (similar to that seen with SSRI use) may also contribute to tolerance with prolonged use, with corresponding implications for mood and anxiety upon cessation.
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## Interactions
No published drug interaction studies specific to dichloropane exist. The following interactions are inferred from dichloropane's pharmacological mechanism (SNDRI) and apply broadly to this class:
| Interaction | Mechanism | Severity | Evidence Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAOIs (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, selegiline, etc.) | Combined SERT inhibition + MAO inhibition → serotonin accumulation → serotonin syndrome | **HIGH — potentially fatal** | Class-level clinical evidence |
| SSRIs (fluoxetine, sertraline, etc.) | Additive serotonin reuptake inhibition; serotonin syndrome risk | **HIGH** | Class-level |
| SNRIs (venlafaxine, duloxetine) | Additive SERT + NET inhibition | **HIGH** | Class-level |
| Other stimulants (amphetamines, methylphenidate, cathinones) | Additive DAT/NET inhibition; additive cardiovascular strain | **MODERATE–HIGH** | Class-level |
| Alcohol | CNS depressant masks stimulant effects; possible cardiovascular interaction | **MODERATE** | General stimulant class |
| Cocaine | Additive DAT/SERT/NET inhibition; additive cardiovascular stress | **HIGH** | Class-level |
| Antihypertensives | Stimulant-mediated hypertension may blunt drug effect | **MODERATE** | Class-level |
**⚠️ Safety-critical flag:** All interaction severity ratings above are class-inferred, not specific to dichloropane. No published interaction studies exist for this compound.
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## Legal Status
| Jurisdiction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| **United States (federal)** | Not explicitly scheduled | Subject to Federal Analogue Act (21 U.S.C. § 813) as structural analog of cocaine (Schedule II); intent for human consumption required for prosecution |
| **United States (Vermont)** | Explicitly regulated | Listed in Vermont Code of Regulations 13-140-011-X, Section 7.0 Regulated Drugs, as "Dichloropane; RTI-111; 0-401" [Ref 19] |
| **United Kingdom** | Covered | UK Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 (blanket ban on all psychoactive substances not otherwise exempted); no specific scheduling under Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 found |
| **European Union** | EMCDDA early warning (2016) | Formal notification EU-EWS-RCS-FN-2016 0065; no EU-wide scheduling confirmed; member state law varies [Ref 20] |
| **Sweden** | Likely controlled | Site of first seizure reported to EMCDDA (late 2016); Swedish NPS legislation likely applies |
| **Slovenia** | Likely controlled | Second 2016 seizure; NPS legislation likely applies |
| **Canada** | Unclear — likely analogue provision | Not explicitly named in Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; may fall under analogue provisions |
| **Australia** | Unclear | Not found in national Poisons Standard; Victorian Drugs Act Part IIIA (2017) covers psychoactive substances commercially; Commonwealth 2015 psychoactive substances amendments may apply |
**Note:** Vermont's categorization of dichloropane under "Hallucinogenic Drugs; Synthetic Cannabinoids; Tryptamines; Cannabimimetics; Mescaline Analogs; Dissociatives" is a misclassification — dichloropane is a stimulant/SNDRI with no hallucinogenic or dissociative mechanism. This appears to be a regulatory error in Vermont's classification scheme, not a pharmacological statement. [Ref 19]
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## Clinical Trials
No clinical trials for dichloropane (RTI-111) were found on ClinicalTrials.gov. A search for "dichloropane RTI-111 cocaine dopamine transporter" returned zero results.
Dichloropane was studied as part of the RTI International preclinical phenyltropane program for cocaine addiction pharmacotherapy but was not selected for clinical development. RTI-336 was chosen as the lead compound for that program instead (Carroll et al. 2006 [Ref 7]).
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## Community Feedback Analysis
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## Gaps & Flags
### Safety-Critical — Require Human Review
1. **⚠️ STRUCTURAL IDENTITY AMBIGUITY:** Two CAS numbers (146725-34-0 = nortropane; 150653-91-1 = N-methyl tropane HCl) are both marketed as "dichloropane/RTI-111." The brief's systematic name matches the nortropane (CAS 146725-34-0), but some published research and vendor descriptions use "tropane" terminology implying the N-methyl form. The molecular formula, SMILES, and InChIKey in the database are empty — these must be resolved to a single confirmed identity before article generation. Recommendation: Adopt PubChem CID 127024 / NCATS UNII V7SQE82R87 (nortropane, CAS 146725-34-0) as canonical.
2. **⚠️ IC50 VALUES NOT VERIFIED FROM PRIMARY SOURCE ABSTRACT:** The binding affinities (DAT 0.79 nM, SERT 3.13 nM, NET 18 nM) are sourced from NCATS Inxight Drugs database which attributes them to primary literature. These values could not be confirmed from an accessible PubMed abstract. The most likely primary source is Meltzer et al. 1993 (PMID 8464040 [Ref 11]). Full-text access required for definitive confirmation.
3. **⚠️ DOSE/DURATION DATA NOT FROM CONTROLLED STUDIES:** All dose ranges and duration data in the brief seed data are community-sourced with no published pharmacology studies supporting them. Flagged for article disclosure.
4. **⚠️ TOXICITY DATA INFERRED:** Brief states "Inferred from pharmacological class — not sourced from literature. Review recommended." Confirmed: no substance-specific toxicity studies published. Acute/chronic toxicity, LD50, and organ-specific effects are all class-inferred.
5. **⚠️ TOLERANCE/DEPENDENCE VALUES UNVERIFIED:** Half-life of 3 days and cross-tolerance values in seed data are not sourced from published dichloropane-specific studies.
6. **⚠️ INTERACTION SEVERITY RATINGS:** All listed interaction severities are class-inferred (SNDRI class), not dichloropane-specific. No dichloropane interaction studies exist.
### Data Gaps (Non-Safety-Critical)
7. **No human pharmacokinetics:** No studies on bioavailability, Tmax, half-life, or CYP enzyme involvement in humans or non-human primates specifically for dichloropane.
8. **No clinical trials:** Zero results on ClinicalTrials.gov.
9. **No published case reports of adverse events or overdose:** Limited to a forensic conference poster (Grumann 2017, not peer-reviewed) with three human forensic cases.
10. **Onset/duration for insufflated route:** No pharmacokinetic modeling data; insufflated duration (2–4 hours total) appears to be extrapolated from cocaine class pharmacology.
11. **Legal status of Canada and Australia:** Not resolved from available sources; "likely covered by analogue provisions" only.
12. **Vermont misclassification:** Vermont places dichloropane in the "Hallucinogenic" category rather than stimulant — this should be noted as a regulatory classification error in any legal status section.
13. **No melting point data:** Predicted values only; no experimental melting point found in literature.
14. **Physical properties:** Only predicted values available (BP, density, pKa). Solubility data not found.
15. **Original RTI-111 behavioral study data:** Full abstract text for Ranaldi et al. 2000 (PMID 11255920) does not contain specific dose, endpoint, or quantitative behavioral data due to truncated abstract. Full text recommended.
16. **Meltzer 1993 full text:** The abstract (PMID 8464040) confirms synthesis and high binding affinity but does not provide specific IC50 values. Full text access required to confirm the 0.79 nM DAT IC50 value.