CPH4

CPH4 is a fictional chemical compound that features prominently in the 2014 science fiction film Lucy. In the movie, CPH4 is depicted as a drug that, when consumed by humans, unlocks progressively greater mental and physical capabilities, allowing the user to access a much larger percentage of their brain capacity. The film portrays CPH4 as a synthetic substance that mimics a hormone allegedly produced in pregnant women, which aids in fetal brain development. The narrative suggests that this artificial version can induce similar, albeit amplified, effects in non-pregnant individuals.

The scientific basis for CPH4 as presented in Lucy is entirely fictional. There is no known chemical compound with the designation CPH4 that exists in reality or has properties similar to those described in the film. The concept of unlocking increased brain capacity through pharmacological means, as well as the specific portrayal of CPH4, are creative liberties taken for the purpose of the movie's plot. In the film, the protagonist, Lucy, absorbs a significant quantity of CPH4, leading to her evolution into a being with superhuman abilities, including telekinesis, time manipulation, and the ability to perceive and interact with information on a fundamental level. The film uses CPH4 as a plot device to explore themes of human potential and evolution.