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    3-MEC molecular structure

    3-MEC Stats & Data

    Stimulant Research-chemical
    3-meec
    PubChem CID 91696119
    NPS DataHub
    MW191.27
    FormulaC12H17NO
    CAS1439439-83-4
    IUPAC2-(ethylamino)-1-(3-methylphenyl)propan-1-one
    SMILESCCNC(C)C(=O)c1cccc(C)c1
    InChIKeyGEKLDGQKEZAPFZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    Phenethylamines; Cathinones; 2020/1. Von 2-Phenethylamin abgeleitete Verbindungen; 2021/1. Von 2-Phenethylamin abgeleitete Verbindungen; 2022/1. Von 2-Phenethylamin abgeleitete Verbindungen
    Chemical Class Cathinone
    Psychoactive Class Stimulant

    Pharmacology

    DrugBank

    Receptor Profile

    Receptor Actions

    Inhibitors
    Dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (DNRI)
    Other
    likely also releases monoamines based on structural analogy to related cathinones

    History & Culture

    3-MEC (3-Methylethcathinone) is a synthetic cathinone that has received limited documentation in both scientific literature and user communities. The substance is generally reported to be weaker than the related compound 4-MEC, with few reports available on its effects or use patterns. It has remained relatively unpopular compared to alternative cathinones in its chemical class.

    Effect Profile

    Curated
    Empathogen 3.6

    Moderate sensory enhancement and stimulation with low euphoria and empathy

    Empathy / Social Openness×3
    2
    Euphoria / Mood Elevation×2
    3
    Stimulation×1
    6
    Sensory Enhancement×1
    7
    Stimulant 3.9

    Strong anxiety/jitters with mild stimulation and focus, low euphoria

    Stimulation / Energy×3
    5
    Euphoria / Mood Lift×2
    3
    Focus / Productivity×2
    5
    Anxiety / Jitters×1
    10
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports PsychonautWiki 3-MEC

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

    drugs.wiki

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 1h Half tolerance 4d Baseline ~5d

    References

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