DEAProposed Rule
Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine in Schedule I
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Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to temporarily add 2-fluorodeschloroketamine, a newly created chemical similar to the drug ketamine, to the list of Schedule I controlled substances, which means it would be illegal to make, sell, or possess. This action is being taken because the drug has no approved medical use and poses public health risks.
Key Points
- 1A synthetic drug called 2-fluorodeschloroketamine would become illegal to produce, sell, or possess under federal law if this rule is finalized
- 2The drug is chemically similar to ketamine and is believed to have high potential for abuse with no accepted medical purpose
- 3This is a temporary placement, meaning the DEA is moving quickly to ban it while they gather more information about the substance
- 4People who manufacture, distribute, or possess this drug could face federal criminal penalties
- 5The public has an opportunity to comment on this proposed rule before the DEA makes a final decision
Key Dates
Published
January 20, 2026
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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