Mephedrone [BSA]

Nature

Synthetic

Tag/Conjugate

BSA

Alternative Names

4-MMC; 4-methyl methcathinone; 4-methyl ephedrone; (RS)-2-Methylamino-1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-1-one[1]:5; Mephedrone

Preservative

None

Storage

Short Term (≤ 2 weeks): 2-8°C. Long Term: -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Introduction

Mephedrone, also known as 4-methyl methcathinone (4-MMC) or 4-methyl ephedrone, is a synthetic stimulant drug of the amphetamine and cathinone classes. Slang names include drone, M-CAT, White Magic and meow meow. It is chemically similar to the cathinone compounds found in the khat plant of eastern Africa. It comes in the form of tablets or a powder, which users can swallow, snort or inject, producing similar effects to MDMA, amphetamines and cocaine. In addition to its stimulant effects, mephedrone produces side effects, of which teeth grinding is the most common. The metabolism of mephedrone has been studied in rats and humans and the metabolites can be detected in urine after usage.