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    5-Methylethylone molecular structure

    5-Methylethylone Stats & Data

    Stimulant Research-chemical
    5-me 5-methyl-ethylone 5-methyl-bk-mdea
    NPS DataHub
    MW235.28
    FormulaC13H17NO3
    CAS1364933-82-3
    IUPAC2-(ethylamino)-1-(7-methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-1-one
    SMILESCCNC(C)C(=O)c1cc(C)c2OCOc2c1
    InChIKeyYCLKQJDSTUZDKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    Phenethylamines; 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

    History & Culture

    5-Methylethylone emerged as a novel designer drug within the synthetic cathinone class. As a structural analogue of ethylone, it belongs to the broader category of substituted cathinones that have appeared in recreational drug markets. The compound remains poorly characterized in the scientific literature, with relatively little data available regarding its pharmacological properties or toxicity profile.

    Effect Profile

    Curated
    Stimulant 4.2

    Strong euphoria with moderate anxiety/jitters, mild stimulation

    Stimulation / Energy×3
    5
    Euphoria / Mood Lift×2
    8
    Focus / Productivity×2
    0
    Anxiety / Jitters×1
    7
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports PsychonautWiki 5-Methylethylone

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

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    Tolerance Decay

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

    Legal Status

    Country Status Notes
    United States Unscheduled (federally) Not controlled under the federal Controlled Substances Act. However, it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for human consumption. The state of Vermont specifically lists 5-Methylethylone as a regulated drug, meaning state-level restrictions apply there despite federal unscheduled status.
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