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HERO ID
7674172
Reference Type
Journal Article
Title
Death after use of the synthetic cannabinoid 5F-AMB
Author(s)
Shanks, KG; Behonick, GS
Year
2016
Is Peer Reviewed?
Yes
Journal
Forensic Science International
ISSN:
0379-0738
EISSN:
1872-6283
Publisher
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Volume
262
Page Numbers
e21-e24
Language
English
PMID
27017174
DOI
10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.03.004
Web of Science Id
WOS:000374318200004
Abstract
The use of synthetic cannabinoids and related products has been associated with adverse effects including seizure, acute kidney injury, and sudden death. We report the death of an individual that was associated with the synthetic cannabinoid 5F-AMB. Specimens were extracted via a liquid-liquid extraction at pH 10.2 into hexane:ethyl acetate. Analysis was completed via liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. For this case report, we briefly describe the extraction and instrumental methods for 5F-AMB as well as the blood toxicology results (5F-AMB, 0.3ng/mL) and case circumstances and autopsy findings. Cause and manner of death was certified as accidental death due to synthetic cannabinoid toxicity. We also briefly review any previously published reports in which 5F-AMB was analytically confirmed and determined to be involved with cause of death.
Keywords
5F-AMB; Death; LC/MS/MS; Synthetic cannabinoid
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