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Alternative(s)
118624-MTA (hydrochloride)
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4-MTA

Item No. 11555

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 4-Methylthioamphetamine
  • P 1882
Technical Information
Formal Name
α-methyl-4-(methylthio)-benzeneethanamine
CAS Number
14116-06-4
Molecular Formula
C10H15NS
Formula Weight
181.3
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A solution in ethanol
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 3 mg/ml
λmax
205, 257 nm
SMILES
CSC1=CC=C(CC(C)N)C=C1
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H15NS/c1-8(11)7-9-3-5-10(12-2)6-4-9/h3-6,8H,7,11H2,1-2H3
InChi Key
OLEWMKVPSUCNLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    4-MTA is a methylthio analog of para-methoxyamphetamine (PMA), a hallucinogenic drug that has been scheduled in many countries.1 In animal models, the effects of 4-MTA are qualitatively and quantitatively indistinguishable from those of PMA.1 The metabolism of this compound has recently been described.1 This product is intended for forensic applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Staack, R.F., and Maurer, H.H. Metabolism of designer drugs of abuse. Curr. Drug Metab. 6(3), 259-274 (2005).