5-Methylethylone

5-Methylethylone

5-Methylethylone has a full IUPAC name of 2-(Ethylamino)-1-(7-methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-1-propanonewhich belongs to a class of research chemicals called central nervous system stimulants. The research chemical called 5-Methylethylone belongs to phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes and has the molecular formula C13H17NO3 • HCl. Potentially entactogenic and a monoamine releasing agent. The formula weight has the value 235.28 g/mol. is an empathogen, stimulant and psychedelic drug of the amphetamine, phenethylamine, and cathinone chemical classes. It is structurally related to ethylone, a novel designer drug.

This is a cathinone drug and analogue of Ethylone. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of it, it is reasonable to assume it has an effect profile similar to other stimulants of the cathionone class, with a slightly higher potency than Ethylone.