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3,4-Methylenedioxy-5-methylethcathinone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 14078

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 3,4-Methylenedioxy-5-methyl-N-ethyl Cathinone
  • R-MMC
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(ethylamino)-1-(7-methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-propanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
2748289-02-1
Molecular Formula
C13H17NO3 • HCl
Formula Weight
271.7
Purity
≥95%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 0.5 mg/mlDMSO: 5 mg/mlMethanol: 5 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
207, 237, 290, 318 nm
SMILES
CC1=CC(C(C(C)NCC)=O)=CC2=C1OCO2.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H17NO3.ClH/c1-4-14-9(3)12(15)10-5-8(2)13-11(6-10)16-7-17-13;/h5-6,9,14H,4,7H2,1-3H3;1H
InChi Key
GPFNMPVEIHTOBY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    bk-MDEA (hydrochloride) (Item No. 9001123, ethylone) is a psychotropic cathinone that has been detected in products marketed as bath salts, plant food, and tablets.1,2 3,4-Methylenedioxy-5-methylethcathinone is an analog of bk-MDEA, differing by the addition of a methyl group at the two position of the benzene ring. The physiological and toxicological properties of this compound have not been elucidated. 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. 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. Uchiyama, N., Kikura-Hanajiri, R., Kawahara, N., et al. Analysis of designer drugs detected in the products purchased in fiscal year 2006. Yakugaku Zasshi 128(10), 1499-1505 (2008).

    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).