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4-methyl-α-Pyrrolidinobutiophenone (hydrochloride)

Item No. 9001190

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • F 1938
  • 4-methyl PBP
Technical Information
Formal Name
1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-butanone, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
1214-15-9
Molecular Formula
C15H21NO • HCl
Formula Weight
267.8
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMSO: 0.5 mg/mlEthanol: 1 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
262 nm
SMILES
O=C(C(N1CCCC1)CC)C2=CC=C(C)C=C2.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C15H21NO.ClH/c1-3-14(16-10-4-5-11-16)15(17)13-8-6-12(2)7-9-13;/h6-9,14H,3-5,10-11H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
KGZQAHAZFKZPTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    4-methyl-α-Pyrrolidinobutiophenone (4-methyl PBP) is a synthetic cathinone with psychoactive properties which has recently been identified in party pills and powders.1,2 The metabolism of methyl PBP has been characterized.3,4 The biological and toxicological properties of this compound are unknown. 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. Brandt, S.D., Freeman, S., Sumnall, H.R., et al. Analysis of NRG 'legal highs' in the UK: Identification and formation of novel cathinones. Drug Test. Anal. 3(9), 569-575 (2011).

    2. Westphal, F., Junge, T., Rösner, P., et al. Mass spectral and NMR spectral data of two new designer drugs with an α-aminophenone structure: 4'-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinohexanophenone and 4'-methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutyrophenone. Forensic Sci. Int. 169(1), 32-42 (2007).

    3. Meyer, M.R., and Maurer, H.H. Metabolism of designer drugs of abuse: An updated review. Curr. Drug Metab. 11(5), 468-482 (2010).

    4. Peters, F.T., Meyer, M.R., Theobald, D.S., et al. Identification of cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the metabolism of the new designer drug 4'-methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutyrophenone. Drug Metab. Dispos. 36(1), 163-168 (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).