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Schedules of Controlled Substances: Temporary Placement of 2-Fluorodeschloroketamine in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 22, 2026. It took effect on May 22, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issues this temporary order to schedule 2-(2-fluorophenyl)-2- (methylamino)cyclohexan-1-one (commonly known as 2- fluorodeschloroketamine or 2-FDCK), including its salts, isomers, and salts of isomers whenever the existence of such salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation, in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. DEA bases this action on a finding that placing 2-fluorodeschloroketamine in schedule I is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to public safety. This order imposes the regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis, or possess), or propose to handle this substance.

Key facts

Document number
2026-10253
Type
Final rule
Action
Temporary amendment; temporary scheduling order
Agency
Justice Department; Drug Enforcement Administration
Published
May 22, 2026
Takes effect
May 22, 2026
Dates
This temporary order is effective May 22, 2026, until May 22, 2028. If this order is extended or made permanent, DEA will publish a document in the Federal Register.
Docket
Docket No. DEA-1442
Code of Federal Regulations
21 CFR 1308
Topics
Administrative practice and procedure; Drug traffic control; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages
6

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