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α-Ethylaminopentiophenone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 14280

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • NEP
  • N-ethylnorpentedrone
  • N-ethyl Pentedrone
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-(ethylamino)-1-phenyl-1-pentanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
18268-16-1
Molecular Formula
C13H19NO • HCl
Formula Weight
241.8
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 20 mg/mlDMSO: 10 mg/mlEthanol: 25 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
250 nm
SMILES
O=C(C(NCC)CCC)C1=CC=CC=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C13H19NO.ClH/c1-3-8-12(14-4-2)13(15)11-9-6-5-7-10-11;/h5-7,9-10,12,14H,3-4,8H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
QIVGZMBSFAGAAC-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 α-Ethylaminopentiophenone is a substituted cathinone that is an analog to ethcathinone, differing by having propyl rather than methyl at the α position. The physiological and toxicological properties of this compound have not been characterized. 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).

    Product Citations

    Godoi, A.B., Antunes, N.J., da Silva, J.C.C., et al. Physicochemical characterization and metabolites identification of the synthetic cannabinoid MDMB-5'Br-PINACA using in silico and in vitro approaches. Chem. Res. Toxicol. (2026).