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Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Molecular Formula C11H15NO
Molecular Weight 177.2429
Optical Activity ( + / - )
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MEPHEDRONE

SMILES

CNC(C)C(=O)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1

InChI

InChIKey=YELGFTGWJGBAQU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI=1S/C11H15NO/c1-8-4-6-10(7-5-8)11(13)9(2)12-3/h4-7,9,12H,1-3H3

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C11H15NO
Molecular Weight 177.2429
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry RACEMIC
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 1
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity ( + / - )

Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) is a β-ketoamphetamine belonging to the family of synthetic cathinones, an emerging class of designer drugs known for their hallucinogenic and psychostimulant properties as well as for their abuse potential. Mephedrone is a stimulant of dopamine (DA) release and blocks its reuptake through its interaction with the dopamine transporter. Furthermore, it has some affinity for various 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) receptor subtypes. Neurotoxic effect of mephedrone on 5-HT and DA systems remains controversial. Although some studies in animal models reported no damage to DA nerve endings in the striatum and no significant changes in brain monoamine levels, some others suggested a rapid reduction in 5-HT and DA transporter function. Persistent serotonergic deficits were observed after binge like treatment in a warm environment and in both serotonergic and dopaminergic nerve endings at high ambient temperature. Oxidative stress cytotoxicity and an increase in frontal cortex lipid peroxidation were also reported. Despite the re-classification of mephedrone as a Class B restricted substance by the United Kingdom and restrictive legislation by the United States, international policy regarding mephedrone control is still developing and interest in synthetic amphetamine-like drugs could drive the development of future mephedrone analogues.

Approval Year

PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
[Smoking by people addicted to drugs].
2010
Multiple-drug toxicity caused by the coadministration of 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone) and heroin.
2010 Apr
Chemical analysis of four capsules containing the controlled substance analogues 4-methylmethcathinone, 2-fluoromethamphetamine, alpha-phthalimidopropiophenone and N-ethylcathinone.
2010 Apr 15
UK places generic ban on mephedrone drug family.
2010 Apr 17
A collapse in integrity of scientific advice in the UK.
2010 Apr 17
Analyses of second-generation 'legal highs' in the UK: initial findings.
2010 Aug
A harmless high?
2010 Aug 28
Headshop heartache: acute mephedrone 'meow' myocarditis.
2010 Dec
Khat use and monitoring drug use in Europe: the current situation and issues for the future.
2010 Dec 1
An analysis of the 'legal high' mephedrone.
2010 Jul 15
Second generation mephedrone. The confusing case of NRG-1.
2010 Jul 6
[Mephedrone: A designer drug legally available on the Web].
2010 Jul-Aug
Beta-keto amphetamines: studies on the metabolism of the designer drug mephedrone and toxicological detection of mephedrone, butylone, and methylone in urine using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
2010 Jun
Metabolism of designer drugs of abuse: an updated review.
2010 Jun 1
Britain moves to curtail new drug craze.
2010 Jun 15
What should be done about mephedrone?
2010 Mar 23
Mephedrone is an amphetamine "by another name," drug adviser tells MPs.
2010 Mar 24
Home secretary bans mephedrone after taking advice from depleted council.
2010 Mar 31
Head shop compound abuse amongst attendees of the Drug Treatment Centre Board.
2010 May
Case series of individuals with analytically confirmed acute mephedrone toxicity.
2010 Nov
Mephedrone use and associated adverse effects in school and college/university students before the UK legislation change.
2010 Nov
Dependence and psychosis with 4-methylmethcathinone (mephedrone) use.
2010 Nov 3
Mephedrone: still available and twice the price.
2010 Nov 6
[Mephedrone: a designer drug of recent use in France].
2010 Nov-Dec
The detection of mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) in 4 fatalities in Scotland.
2010 Oct 10
Methaemoglobinaemia due to mephedrone ('snow').
2010 Oct 22
Recreational use of mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC) with associated sympathomimetic toxicity.
2010 Sep
The serotonin syndrome as a result of mephedrone toxicity.
2010 Sep 20
Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone)-related deaths.
2011 Apr
Clinical pattern of toxicity associated with the novel synthetic cathinone mephedrone.
2011 Apr
Clinical characteristics of mephedrone toxicity reported to the U.K. National Poisons Information Service.
2011 Aug
Mephedrone toxicity in a Scottish emergency department.
2011 Dec
Mephedrone, new kid for the chop?
2011 Jan
[Mephedrone -- an old-new drug of abuse].
2011 Jul 24
A case of extreme agitation and death after the use of mephedrone in The Netherlands.
2011 Mar 20
Drugs for youth via Internet and the example of mephedrone.
2011 Mar 25
Emergency department visits after use of a drug sold as "bath salts"--Michigan, November 13, 2010-March 31, 2011.
2011 May 20
Mephedrone: use, subjective effects and health risks.
2011 Nov
Instability of the ecstasy market and a new kid on the block: mephedrone.
2011 Nov
Neuronal changes and oxidative stress in adolescent rats after repeated exposure to mephedrone.
2015 Jul 1
Patents
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Name Type Language
MEPHEDRONE
Common Name English
4-METHYLMETHCATHINONE
Common Name English
4-METHYLEPHEDRONE
Common Name English
M-CAT
Common Name English
BATH SALTS COMPONENT MEPHEDRONE
Common Name English
J2.756.280I
Code English
MEOW MEOW
Common Name English
2-METHYLAMINO-1-P-TOLYLPROPANE-1-ONE
Common Name English
1-PROPANONE, 2-(METHYLAMINO)-1-(4-METHYLPHENYL)-
Systematic Name English
4-MMC
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
DEA NO. 1248
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WIKIPEDIA Designer-drugs-4-Methylmethcathinone
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PUBCHEM
45266826
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID20891437
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HSDB
7979
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EVMPD
SUB32114
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MESH
C548233
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SMS_ID
100000124430
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CAS
1189805-46-6
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8BA8T27317
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CHEBI
59331
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DRUG BANK
DB13108
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MEPHEDRONE
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