Products sold as ‘Benzo Fury’ usually contain the chemical 6-APB or 5-APB. Little is known about the pharmacological or toxicological differences between the two, if any. The name comes from the benzofuran ring in the chemical structure and should not be confused with benzodiazepines, which are minor tranquillisers.

What is the difference between benzo Fury 6-APB and 5-app?

Products sold as ‘Benzo Fury’ usually contain the chemical 6-APB or 5-APB. Little is known about the pharmacological or toxicological differences between the two, if any.

What are benzofuran drugs?

Benzofuran substances were originally researched in the early 1990s as potential antidepressant and therapy-enabling drugs. Benzofuran compounds have been controlled as class B drugs since Tuesday 10 June 2014. This means that it is illegal to have, sell, supply or give away these drugs.