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5-Methylethylone

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5-Methylethylone
Names
Systematic IUPAC name
2-(Ethylamino)-1-(7-methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-propanone
Other names
R-MMC; 3,4-Methylenedioxy-5-methyl-N-ethyl cathinone; 5-Methyl-βk-MDEA
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
  • CC1=CC(C(C(C)NCC)=O)=CC2=C1OCO2
Properties
C13H17NO3
Molar mass 235.283 g·mol−1
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

5-Methylethylone (5-methyl-βk-MDEA, 5ME) is an empathogen, stimulant and psychedelic drug of the amphetamine, phenethylamine, and cathinone chemical classes.[1] It is structurally related to ethylone, a novel designer drug. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of 5-methylethylone.

USA

5-Methylethylone is unscheduled in the United States, but it is not currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption. The state of Vermont lists it as a regulated drug.[2]

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