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Methedrone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 10529

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • para-Methoxymethcathinone
  • PMMC
  • Methoxyphedrine
  • 4-Methedrone
Technical Information
Formal Name
1-(4-methoxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)-1-propanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
879665-92-6
Molecular Formula
C11H15NO2 • HCl
Formula Weight
229.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 1 mg/mlDMSO: 5 mg/mlEthanol: 0.5 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
223, 286 nm
SMILES
COC1=CC=C(C(C(C)NC)=O)C=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H15NO2.ClH/c1-8(12-2)11(13)9-4-6-10(14-3)7-5-9;/h4-8,12H,1-3H3;1H
InChi Key
QIJFAKGYWIXUDG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Methedrone is a phenethylamine, amphetamine, and cathinone derivative that acts as a triple reuptake/release/reversible monoamine oxidase inhibitor. Its use as a recreational drug and its toxicity has recently been reported.1,2 Methedrone is closely related to mephedrone, a psychoactive compound which is regulated in many countries, including the United States. The hydrochloride formulation of this compound is intended for use as a standard for the forensic analysis of samples that may contain methedrone.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Kikura-Hanajiri, R., Uchiyama, N., and Goda, Y. Survey of current trends in the abuse of psychotropic substances and plants in Japan. Leg. Med. (Tokyo) 13(3), 109-115 (2011).

    2. Prosser, J.M., and Nelson, L.S. The toxicology of bath salts: A review of synthetic cathinones. J. Med. Toxicol. 8(1), 33-42 (2012).