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2,3-Dimethylethcathinone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 11227

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 2,3-DMEC
Technical Information
Formal Name
1-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)-2-(ethylamino)propan-1-one, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
2705531-06-0
Molecular Formula
C13H19NO • HCl
Formula Weight
241.8
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 1 mg/mlDMSO: 2.5 mg/mlEthanol: 5 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
252, 293 nm
SMILES
CC1=CC=CC(C(C(C)NCC)=O)=C1C.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H19NO.ClH/c1-5-14-11(4)13(15)12-8-6-7-9(2)10(12)3;/h6-8,11,14H,5H2,1-4H3;1H
InChi Key
MOHJBFCUMYASEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    Substituted cathinones are psychoactive compounds commonly used as recreational drugs.1,2 Ethcathinone (Item No. 11241) is a substituted cathinone that produces amphetamine-like stimulus effects in rats trained to discriminate amphetamine from vehicle.3 It has been identified as a component of capsules or tablets.2,4 2,3-Dimethylethcathinone is a disubstituted analog of ethcathinone. Its physiological and toxicological properties have not been investigated. This product is intended for forensic and research purposes.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Schifano, F., Albanese, A., Fergus, S., et al. Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone; 'meow meow'): Chemical, pharmacological and clinical issues. Psychopharmacology (Berl.) 214(3), 593-602 (2011).

    2. 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).

    3. Dal Cason, T.A., Young, R., and Glennon, R.A. Cathinone: An investigation of several N-alkyl and methylenedioxy-substituted analogs. Pharmacol. Biochem. Behav. 58(4), 1109-1116 (1997).

    4. Camilleri, A., Johnston, M.R., Brennan, M., et al. Chemical analysis of four capsules containing the controlled substance analogues 4-methylmethcathinone, 2-fluoromethamphetamine, α-phthalimidopropiophenone and N-ethylcathinone. Forensic Sci. Int. 197(1-3), 59-66 (2010).