Methcathinone
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| 1: 1 mixture ( racemate ) of two stereoisomers - structural formula without stereochemistry | ||||||||||
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| Surname | Methcathinone | |||||||||
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| Molecular formula | C 10 H 13 NO | |||||||||
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| Molar mass | 163.22 g mol −1 | |||||||||
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firmly |
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188 - 191 ° C (hydrochloride) |
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Methcathinone ( ephedron or scene names: CAT , JEFF ) is a psychostimulant , structurally similar to methamphetamine .
Non-medical use
Effects of intoxicating doses
The consumption causes euphoria , reduces the need for sleep and increases physical performance. Sexual desire is increased. Hunger and thirst are reduced. The effect is similar to that of amphetamine . The effect lasts up to 12 hours and can be extended by further consumption. After that, severe exhaustion can be expected.
Dangers of poor synthesis
During the synthesis of methcathinone, ephedrine or pseudoephedrine are oxidized to methcathinone. In some cases, potassium permanganate is used as the oxidizing agent , which can lead to manganese poisoning if the synthesis is inadequate. Manganese reaches the brain via the bloodstream, where it is primarily deposited in the basal ganglia and leads to Parkinsonism . The symptoms differ in part from Parkinson's disease in the absence of resting tremor , lack of response to L-dopa , hypophonia etc. apply the damage to be irreversible and a recovery from the difficult to treat parkinsonism unlikely.
Forms of consumption and scene names
CAT is mostly consumed nasally; but can also be consumed orally or smoked.
chemistry
The production takes place (among other things) by an oxidation reaction of ephedrine or pseudoephedrine .
Legal status
In the Federal Republic of Germany, methcathinone is listed in Appendix I of the BtMG as a non-marketable and non-prescription narcotic; handling without permission is therefore generally punishable.
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c data sheet 2- (Methylamino) propiophenone hydrochloride from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 10, 2011 ( PDF ).
- ^ New England Journal of Medicine (2008; 358: 1009-1017).
- ↑ Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices . (Excel file; 2 MB).
Web links
- Methcathinone . In: Erowid . (English)
