Comprehensive Catalogue for Drug Checking: Narcotic Substances

Maurice

19. Dec 2023

In the pursuit of drug checking, our Near-Infrared (NIR) device stands as a beacon of hope, offering a comprehensive catalogue for the precise identification of narcotic substances. Aimed at supporting communities and health professionals, this state-of-the-art technology is a testament to our commitment to safety and well-being.

Substance detection:

Our NIR device provides a broad-spectrum detection capability, identifying substances from common narcotics to rare psychoactive elements, underpinning its versatility in various drug checking settings. The detailed list of detectable substances is meticulously curated and regularly updated, ensuring our partners have access to the most current data.

Prominent entries from our diverse catalogue showcase our NIR device’s versatility, ranging from well-known substances such as Cocaine and Heroin to more obscure ones like 2-FDCK and 3-CMC, reflecting the device’s capacity to adapt to various drug checking needs. We maintain a thorough and frequently updated list of identifiable substances, presented in detail to ensure our partners are informed with the most current knowledge.

Our handheld NIR device allows you to identify up to 3 substances in a mixture, including cutting agents (paracetamol, caffeine) and precursors. The portable spectrometer is capable of recognizing more than 150 substances, encompassing prominent illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin, MDMA, methamphetamine, and ketamine. Additionally, it can detect new psychoactive substances (NPS), cutting agents, and precursors. This device facilitates the analysis of substances and mixtures in diverse forms, including powders, pills, liquids, or botanicals (e.g., cannabis).

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Incorporation of the Full List (as of 28.07.24)

Within our comprehensive index, you’ll notice certain substances distinguished by an asterisk (*). These marked items represent those that our current methodologies and technologies can quantify accurately. Substances marked with two asterisk (**) can only be identified in pure form.

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Name	Category	Description
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)Piperazine di-HCl	Precursor	A piperazine derivative often used in scientific research.
1-phenylethylamine	Precursor	An organic compound structurally related to amphetamine, used in chemical synthesis and research.
1-Piperonylpiperazine	Precursor	A piperazine derivative used as a precursor in the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs.
14-dmt	Narcotic	Likely referring to a tryptamine derivative similar to N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a powerful psychedelic.
2-FDCK	Narcotic	2-Fluorodeschloroketamine, a dissociative anesthetic research chemical.
2-Fluoromethamphetamine	Narcotic	A stimulant drug similar to methamphetamine.
2-MMC	Narcotic	2-Methylmethcathinone, a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
2-Oxo-PCE	Narcotic	A dissociative anesthetic related to ketamine.
2C-B	Narcotic	4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, a psychedelic drug of the 2C family.
2C-B-FLY HCl	Narcotic	A psychedelic drug of the 2C family.
2C-C	Narcotic	2,5-Dimethoxy-4-chlorophenethylamine, a psychedelic drug of the 2C family.
2C-E	Narcotic	2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine, a psychedelic drug of the 2C family.
3-CMC	Narcotic	3-Chloromethcathinone, a stimulant drug of the cathinone class.
3-FPM HCl	Narcotic	3-Fluorophenmetrazine, a stimulant drug.
3-MMA	Narcotic	3-Methylmethamphetamine, a stimulant similar to methamphetamine.
3-MMC	Narcotic	3-Methylmethcathinone, a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
3,4-DMMC	Narcotic	3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone, a stimulant drug similar to mephedrone.
3D-MXE	Narcotic	A dissociative anesthetic related to methoxetamine.
4-AcO-MET fumarate	Narcotic	4-Acetoxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine, a psychedelic tryptamine.
4-CMC	Narcotic	4-Chloromethcathinone, a stimulant drug of the cathinone class.
4-Fluoroamphetamine	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant related to amphetamine, known for its euphoric and stimulant effects.
4-FMC	Narcotic	4-Fluoromethcathinone, a synthetic stimulant.
4-FPP	Narcotic	4-Fluorophenylpiperazine, a synthetic stimulant and entactogen.
4-HO-MET	Narcotic	4-Hydroxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine, a psychedelic tryptamine.
4-HO-MiPT fumarate	Narcotic	4-Hydroxy-N-methyl-N-isopropyltryptamine, a psychedelic tryptamine.
4-MEC HCl	Narcotic	4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone, a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
4-MePHP HCl	Narcotic	4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone, a synthetic stimulant.
4-Methylbuphedrone	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
4-MMC (mephedrone)	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class, known for its euphoric and stimulant effects.
4Cl-PPP HCL	Narcotic	4-Chloro-alpha-pyrrolidinopropiophenone, a stimulant drug.
4F- Ketamine HCl	Narcotic	4-Fluoroketamine, a dissociative anesthetic.
4F-PVP HCl	Narcotic	4-Fluoro-alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone, a synthetic stimulant.
5-MeO-DiPT	Narcotic	5-Methoxy-N,N-diisopropyltryptamine, a psychedelic tryptamine.
5-MeO-DMT freebase	Narcotic	5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, a powerful psychedelic tryptamine.
5Cl-AKB48	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
5F-AB-PINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid agonist.
5F-ADB	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
5F-AMB	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
5F-APINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid, also known as 5F-AKB48.
5F-MDMB-PICA	Narcotic	A potent synthetic cannabinoid.
5F-MN-18	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
5F-NPB-22	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
5F-PB-22	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
6-APB	Narcotic	6-(2-Aminopropyl)benzofuran, a psychedelic and entactogenic compound.
AB-CHMINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
AB-FUBINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
AB-PINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Aceclofenac	Cutting Agent	A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain and inflammation.
Acetaminophen	Cutting Agent	A common pain reliever and fever reducer.
Acetylcodeine	Narcotic	A semi-synthetic opioid, a derivative of codeine.
AKB-48	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Alpha-PhiP HCl	Precursor	A research chemical, specific details unknown.
Alpha-PVP	Narcotic	Alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone, a synthetic stimulant.
AM-2201	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
AMB-FUBINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
*Amphetamine	Narcotic	A potent central nervous system stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
APAA	Precursor	A chemical used as a precursor in the synthesis of other compounds.
APAAN	Precursor	Alpha-phenylacetoacetonitrile, a precursor used in the synthesis of amphetamines.
Ascorbic acid	Cutting Agent	Vitamin C, sometimes used to cut drugs to increase volume.
Aspartame	Cutting Agent	An artificial sweetener used as a cutting agent to dilute drugs.
Aspirin	Cutting Agent	A medication used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Baking soda	Cutting Agent	Sodium bicarbonate, commonly used as a cutting agent.
Barbital Na (Veronal)	Narcotic	A barbiturate used as a sedative and hypnotic.
Benzocaine	Cutting Agent	A local anesthetic often used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs.
BMDB HCl	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant, specific details unknown.
BMK Glycidate	Precursor	A precursor chemical used in the synthesis of amphetamines.
Boric acid	Cutting Agent	Sometimes used as a cutting agent in illicit drug mixtures.
Brewers yeast	Cutting Agent	A dietary supplement sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Bromazolam	Narcotic	A designer benzodiazepine.
Buphedrone HCl	Narcotic	A stimulant drug of the cathinone class.
Buprenorphine	Narcotic	An opioid used to treat opioid addiction and manage pain.
Butylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant and empathogenic effects.
Caffeine	Cutting Agent	A stimulant often used as a cutting agent in various drugs.
Camazepam	Narcotic	A benzodiazepine used for its sedative and anxiolytic properties.
Cannabis Flower	Narcotic	The flowering buds of the cannabis plant, used for their psychoactive effects.
Cannabis Leaf	Narcotic	Leaves of the cannabis plant, containing lower concentrations of psychoactive compounds.
Cannabis Pollen	Narcotic	Pollen from the cannabis plant, containing psychoactive compounds.
Cannabis Resin	Narcotic	The resinous extract of the cannabis plant, used for its psychoactive effects.
*CBD	Cutting Agent	Cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
CBD Isolate	Cutting Agent	Pure cannabidiol, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
*CBDA	Cutting Agent	Cannabidiolic acid, a precursor to CBD, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
*CBG	Cutting Agent	Cannabigerol, a non-psychoactive component of cannabis, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
CBG Isolate	Cutting Agent	Pure cannabigerol, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
*CBGA	Cutting Agent	Cannabigerolic acid, a precursor to CBG, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
CBN crystals	Cutting Agent	Pure cannabinol, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Cellulose	Cutting Agent	Often used as a filler or cutting agent in drug tablets.
Citric acid	Cutting Agent	Sometimes used as a cutting agent or to aid in the conversion of drugs into their salt forms.
*Cocaine	Narcotic	A powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant.
Creatine	Cutting Agent	A supplement often used as a cutting agent.
Cutting agents	Cutting Agent	Various substances used to dilute or adulterate drugs.
D-Maltose monohydrate	Cutting Agent	A sugar sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Delta-8 THC	Narcotic	A cannabinoid with psychoactive effects.
DemoMix	Cutting Agent	Likely a mixture of substances used as a cutting agent.
Deschloroetilazolam	Narcotic
Deschloroketamine (DXE)	Narcotic	A dissociative anesthetic related to ketamine.
Dextromethorphan (DXM)	Narcotic	An antitussive (cough suppressant) drug, sometimes abused for its dissociative effects.
Dextrométhorphane	Narcotic	An antitussive (cough suppressant) drug, sometimes abused for its dissociative effects.
Diazepam	Narcotic	A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, seizures, and other conditions.
Diltiazem	Cutting Agent	A medication used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Dimethocaine (DMC)	Narcotic	A local anesthetic with stimulant properties.
Dimethyl sulfone	Cutting Agent	An organosulfur compound used as a cutting agent.
Dipentylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant effects.
Diphenhydramine (DPH)	Cutting Agent	An antihistamine with sedative properties, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
DMT	Narcotic	N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, a powerful psychedelic compound.
Dormicum	Narcotic	Also known as midazolam, a benzodiazepine with sedative properties.
Ephedrine	Precursor	A medication and stimulant often used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
Ephylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant and empathogenic effects.
Ethylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant and empathogenic effects.
Eutylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant and empathogenic effects.
Fentanyl**	Narcotic	A potent synthetic opioid used to treat severe pain.
Flour	Cutting Agent	A common substance used as a cutting agent.
Flubromazepam	Narcotic	A benzodiazepine derivative with sedative properties.
Flunitrazolam	Narcotic	A designer benzodiazepine.
Frankincense	Cutting Agent	A resin sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Fructose	Cutting Agent	A sugar sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Gabapentin	Cutting Agent	A medication used to treat nerve pain and seizures, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
GHB	Narcotic	Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate, a central nervous system depressant.
Glucose	Cutting Agent	A sugar commonly used as a cutting agent.
Glutamine	Cutting Agent	An amino acid sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Griseofulvin	Cutting Agent	An antifungal medication, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
H2O	Cutting Agent	Water, sometimes used to dilute substances.
*Heroin	Narcotic	A powerful opioid derived from morphine, used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
HHC	Narcotic	Hexahydrocannabinol, a hydrogenated derivative of THC with psychoactive effects.
Hydrocodone	Narcotic	An opioid used to treat severe pain.
Hydroxyzine	Cutting Agent	An antihistamine used to treat anxiety and nausea, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Inositol	Cutting Agent	A sugar alcohol often used as a cutting agent.
Isopropylphenidate	Narcotic	A stimulant drug similar to methylphenidate.
JWH-018	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-019	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-073	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-081	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-122	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-200	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-203	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-210	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
JWH-250	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
*Ketamine	Narcotic	A dissociative anesthetic used medically and sometimes abused recreationally.
Lactose	Cutting Agent	A sugar commonly used as a cutting agent.
*Levamisole	Cutting Agent	A medication used to treat parasitic infections, often found as a cutting agent in cocaine.
Lidocaine	Cutting Agent	A local anesthetic often used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs.
Likely Heroin HCl low purity	Narcotic	Heroin hydrochloride with low purity, an illicit opioid.
LSD	Narcotic	Lysergic acid diethylamide, a powerful psychedelic drug.
LSD powder	Narcotic	Powdered form of LSD, a powerful psychedelic drug.
MAM-2201	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Mannitol	Cutting Agent	A sugar alcohol often used as a cutting agent.
MAPA	Narcotic	A stimulant drug, specific details unknown.
MDA	Narcotic	3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine, a psychoactive drug similar to MDMA.
*MDMA	Narcotic	3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, a psychoactive drug known for its stimulant and empathogenic effects.
MDMB-4en-PINACA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
MDMB-CHMICA	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
MDPPP	Narcotic	3′,4′-Methylenedioxy-alpha-pyrrolidinopropiophenone, a synthetic stimulant.
Medicine	Cutting Agent	General term for substances used in medical treatments, sometimes used as cutting agents.
MePPP	Narcotic	4′-Methyl-alpha-pyrrolidinopropiophenone, a synthetic stimulant.
Mescaline HCl	Narcotic	The hydrochloride salt of mescaline, a naturally occurring psychedelic.
Mescaline Sulfate	Narcotic	The sulfate salt of mescaline, a naturally occurring psychedelic.
Metamizole	Cutting Agent	An analgesic and antipyretic drug, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
*Methamphetamine	Narcotic	A potent central nervous system stimulant used illicitly for its euphoric effects.
Méthylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant and empathogenic effects.
Methylphenidate	Narcotic	A stimulant drug used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
Morphine	Narcotic	A potent opioid used to treat severe pain.
MSG	Cutting Agent	Monosodium glutamate, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Mushroom	Narcotic	Refers to mushrooms containing psychoactive compounds like psilocybin and psilocin.
MXPr	Narcotic	Methoxpropamine, a dissociative anesthetic related to ketamine.
N-Cyclohexylmethylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant effects.
N-Ethylpentedrone HCl	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
N-Ethylpentylone HCl	Narcotic	A synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class.
N-isopropylbenzylamine	Cutting Agent	A compound often used as a cutting agent to mimic the appearance of methamphetamine.
*Noscapine	Cutting Agent	An opium alkaloid, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Oxycodone	Narcotic	An opioid used to treat moderate to severe pain.
P2NP	Precursor	Phenyl-2-nitropropene, a precursor used in the synthesis of amphetamines.
Palmitic acid	Cutting Agent	A fatty acid sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Papavérine	Narcotic	An opium alkaloid used as a smooth muscle relaxant.
*Paracetamol	Cutting Agent	Also known as acetaminophen, a pain reliever and fever reducer, often used as a cutting agent.
PB-22	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Pentedrone HCl	Narcotic	A stimulant drug of the cathinone class.
Pentobarbital	Narcotic	A barbiturate used for its sedative and hypnotic properties.
Pentylone	Narcotic	A synthetic cathinone with stimulant effects.
*Phenacetin	Cutting Agent	A pain reliever and fever reducer, sometimes used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs.
Phenazepam	Narcotic	A benzodiazepine used for its sedative and anxiolytic properties.
Phenylpropanolamine HCl	Precursor	A stimulant and decongestant, often used in the illicit synthesis of methamphetamine.
PMK Glycidate	Precursor	A precursor chemical used in the synthesis of MDMA.
Pregabalin	Narcotic	A medication used to treat nerve pain and seizures, sometimes abused for its psychoactive effects.
Procaine	Cutting Agent	A local anesthetic often used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs.
Pseudococaine	Cutting Agent	A substance designed to mimic the appearance and effects of cocaine, used as a cutting agent.
Pseudoephedrine	Precursor	A decongestant and stimulant, often used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine.
Psilocin	Narcotic	A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms.
Psilocybin	Narcotic	A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms.
Psilocybin A	Narcotic	A naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms.
R-epinephrine (Adrenaline)	Cutting Agent	A hormone and neurotransmitter, sometimes used in medical settings and potentially as a cutting agent.
RCS-4	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Salt	Cutting Agent	Common table salt, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Sniffy	Cutting Agent	Likely a slang term for a substance used as a cutting agent.
Sodium Fluoride	Cutting Agent	Sometimes used as a cutting agent or adulterant.
Sodium hydroxide	Cutting Agent	Often used in chemical processing, sometimes used as an adulterant.
Sorbitol	Cutting Agent	A sugar alcohol often used as a cutting agent.
Stearic acid	Cutting Agent	A fatty acid sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Strychnin	Narcotic	A highly toxic alkaloid used historically as a stimulant.
STS-135	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Sucrose	Cutting Agent	Common table sugar, often used as a cutting agent.
Talc	Cutting Agent	A mineral sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Taurine	Cutting Agent	An amino acid sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Tetracaine	Cutting Agent	A local anesthetic often used as a cutting agent in illicit drugs.
Tetrahydroharman	Narcotic	A naturally occurring beta-carboline with psychoactive properties.
*THC	Narcotic	Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive component of cannabis.
*THCA	Cutting Agent	Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, a non-psychoactive precursor to THC, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Thiamine HCl	Cutting Agent	Vitamin B1, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Total Alkaloids	Cutting Agent	A mixture of alkaloid compounds, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
*Total CBG	Cutting Agent	Total amount of cannabigerol, sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Tyrosine	Cutting Agent	An amino acid sometimes used as a cutting agent.
Unknown substance	Unknown	A substance of unknown composition and use.
UR-144	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Urea	Cutting Agent	Sometimes used as a cutting agent or adulterant.
Water Activity	Cutting Agent	The measure of free water in a substance, relevant in the context of cutting agents.
Wax THC	Narcotic	A concentrated form of THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.
XLR-11	Narcotic	A synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist.
Xylazine	Narcotic	A veterinary anesthetic, sometimes found in illicit drug mixtures.

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Conclusion

In this era of conscientious drug checking, our Near-Infrared (NIR) technology emerges as a crucial resource. By offering a precise and comprehensive catalogue for narcotic substance identification, we empower community support systems and health professionals with an essential tool for safety and care. Our technology’s seamless interface and rapid detection capabilities reflect our devotion to innovation in service of society’s well-being. As we advance, we remain dedicated to updating and expanding our substance listings, ensuring that those on the front lines of drug checking have the accurate information they need at the speed they require. With our extensive resources for polymers and cannabis analysis included, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing drug checking with unwavering precision and reliability.

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