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Methoxetamine (hydrochloride)

Item No. 11139

Restricted Product (Schedule I)
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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 3-methoxy-2-oxo PCE​
  • MXE
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(ethylamino)-2-(3-methoxyphenyl)-cyclohexanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
1239908-48-5
Molecular Formula
C15H21NO2 • HCl
Formula Weight
283.8
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 5 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 10 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/ml
λmax
203, 279 nm
SMILES
O=C1C(C2=CC(OC)=CC=C2)(NCC)CCCC1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C15H21NO2.ClH/c1-3-16-15(10-5-4-9-14(15)17)12-7-6-8-13(11-12)18-2;/h6-8,11,16H,3-5,9-10H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
FJNRBMKLTGCSRN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Information
DEA Schedule
I
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Methoxetamine is a 3-methoxy, N-ethyl analog of ketamine which, like ketamine, has been abused recreationally.1,2,3,4 Symptoms of toxicity, present following abuse, are similar to those seen with ketamine, including a dissociative or catatonic state, analgesia, tachycardia, hypertension, nausea, and vomiting.4,1 Pharmacology, toxicology, and safety of this compound are not known. Methoxetamine is regulated as a Schedule I compound in the United States. This product is intended for forensic and research applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Hofer, K.E., Grager, B., Müller, D.M., et al. Ketamine-like effects after recreational use of methoxetamine. Ann. Emerg. Med. 60(1), 97-99 (2012).

    2. Winstock, A.R., and Mitcheson, L. New recreational drugs and the primary care approach to patients who use them. BMJ 344, e288 (2012).

    3. Corazza, O., Schifano, F., Simonato, P., et al. Phenomenon of new drugs on the internet: The case of ketamine derivative methoxetamine. Hum. Psychopharmacol. 27(2), 145-149 (2012).

    4. Wood, D.M., Davies, S., Puchnarewicz, M., et al. Acute toxicity associated with the recreational use of the ketamine derivative methoxetamine. Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. 68(5), 853-856 (2012).