4′-chloro deschloroalprazolam also known as 4’Cl-Deschloroalprazolam.
In December 2021 a new designer benzodiazepines was identified in the illicit drug market, 4′-chloro deschloroalprazolam.
4’Cl-Deschloroalprazolam is classified as a novel benzodiazepine. Novel benzodiazepines, typically defined as emergent benzodiazepines not used medicinally, are often pirated from early drug discovery or pharmaceutical studies. Novel benzodiazepines have appeared on illicit drug markets in recent years and have caused adverse events.
4’Cl-Deschloroalprazolam was identified in Australia in pills collected in December 2021.
4’Cl-Deschloroalprazolam is structurally similar to alprazolam. 4’Cl-Deschloroalprazolam is not federally controlled in the United States; however, alprazolam is a Schedule IV drug.
See September 2022 NFLIS Report