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Ethcathinone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 11241

Restricted Product (Schedule I)
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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • N-Ethylcathinone
  • RMI 8201A
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(ethylamino)-1-phenyl-1-propanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
51553-17-4
Molecular Formula
C11H15NO • HCl
Formula Weight
213.7
Purity
≥97%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 20 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlMethanol: 1 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
204, 248 nm
SMILES
O=C(C(NCC)C)C1=CC=CC=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C11H15NO.ClH/c1-3-12-9(2)11(13)10-7-5-4-6-8-10;/h4-9,12H,3H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
XCVDYVFUJZVVKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Information
DEA Schedule
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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 (hydrochloride) 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 This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

    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).

    Product Citations

    Carnes, S., O'Brien, S., Szewczak, A., et al. Comparison of ultra high performance supercritical fluid chromatography, ultra high performance liquid chromatography, and gas chromatography for the separation of synthetic cathinones. J. Sep. Sci. 40(17), 3545-3556 (2017).