Ketamine

Ketamine (2-(2-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one) is a reference compound belonging to the Arylcyclohexylamines class, characterized by the molecular formula C13H16ClNO and a molar mass of 237.72 g/mol. The parent molecule is indexed under CAS registry number 6740-88-1 and in the NCBI PubChem database as CID 3821 (Standard InChIKey: YQEZLKZALYSWHR-UHFFFAOYSA-N).

In documented chemical and harm-reduction literature (PubChem / PsychonautWiki, CC BY 4.0), Ketamine is indexed within the Arylcyclohexylamines structural group. Arylcyclohexylamine derivative; toxicological literature highlights severe hazard interactions when combined with central nervous system depressants (alcohol, GHB/GBL, opioids, benzodiazepines). Dependence liability (PsychonautWiki): moderate to high abuse potential and produces psychological dependence with chronic use. Documented cross-tolerance class: dissociative. Standard laboratory handling precautions—including nitrile gloves, eye protection, and local exhaust ventilation—apply whenever handling the reference material.

This reference sheet provides chemical, analytical, and toxicological provenance only. The material is strictly not for human consumption, diagnostic, or veterinary use. Research-use labelling does not establish legal status in any jurisdiction.