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bk-2C-B (hydrochloride)

Item No. 15328

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • bk-4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-amino-1-(4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-ethanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
2303508-66-7
Molecular Formula
C10H12BrNO3 • HCl
Formula Weight
310.6
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: 2.5 mg/mlDMSO:PBS (pH 7.2) (1:1): 0.5 mg/ml
λmax
229, 264, 344 nm
SMILES
BrC1=C(OC)C=C(C(CN)=O)C(OC)=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H12BrNO3.ClH/c1-14-9-4-7(11)10(15-2)3-6(9)8(13)5-12;/h3-4H,5,12H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
QEGWLXAUBMCGTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    A series of 2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamines, substituted at the four position of the aromatic ring, have psychoactive effects.1,2 2C-B (hydrochloride) (Item No. 11734) is a hallucinogenic designer drug that activates the serotonin receptor 5-HT2C (pEC50 = 6.8 for arachidonic acid release) and has emerged as a drug of abuse.1,2,3 bk-2C-B is a β-ketone analog of 2C-B.4 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. Bruno, R., Matthews, A.J., Dunn, M., et al. Emerging psychoactive substance use among regular ecstasy users in Australia. Drug Alcohol Depend. 124(1-2), 19-25 (2012).

    2. Moya, P.R., Berg, K.A., Gutiérrez-Hernandez, M.A., et al. Functional selectivity of hallucinogenic phenethylamine and phenylisopropylamine derivatives at human 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)2A and 5-HT2C receptors. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 321(3), 1054-1061 (2007).

    3. Maurer, H.H. Chemistry, pharmacology, and metabolism of emerging drugs of abuse. Ther. Drug Monit. 32(5), 544-549 (2010).

    4. Westphal, F., Junge, T., Girreser, U., et al. Structure elucidation of a new designer benzylpiperazine: 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxybenzylpiperazine. Forensic Sci. Int. 187(1-3), 87-96 (2009).