Naphyrone Stats & Data
[Cl-].CCCC(N1CCCC1)C(=O)c1ccc2ccccc2c1.[H+]SIOVYKZRZLWQSY-UHFFFAOYSA-NReceptor Profile
Receptor Actions
Effect Profile
Curated + 1 ReportsStrong anxiety/jitters and euphoria with mild stimulation
Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiTolerance Decay
Tolerance data are largely anecdotal, inferred from pyrrolidinophenone stimulants; users report acute tolerance and reduced effects on consecutive days with partial recovery over 1–3 weeks. Data quality: low/anecdotal.
Cross-Tolerances
Experience Report Analysis
ErowidDemographics
Gender Distribution
Age Distribution
Reports Over Time
Legal Status
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | Naphyrone is scheduled in the "government decree on psychoactive substances banned from the consumer market". |
Harm Reduction
drugs.wiki• Pharmacology: Naphyrone is a pyrrolidinophenone cathinone that functions primarily as a monoamine reuptake inhibitor (DAT/NET/SERT), producing cocaine‑like stimulant effects; this mechanism increases the risk of serotonin toxicity if combined with serotonergic drugs. • Adulteration/mislabeling: Products sold as “NRG‑1/Energy‑1” in 2010–2011 were frequently mislabelled, often containing mephedrone, MDPV, or other cathinones instead of naphyrone; assume contents are uncertain without lab testing. • Potency and dosing: User reports place active doses in the tens of milligrams with a long duration and strong compulsion to redose; precision weighing and single‑dose session planning are strongly advised. • Duration/after‑effects: Even modest doses can produce prolonged stimulation and insomnia (12–24 h after‑effects); avoid late‑day dosing and plan adequate sleep recovery. • Cardiovascular/thermal risk: As a potent stimulant, naphyrone may raise heart rate and blood pressure and can contribute to hyperthermia; avoid hot environments, sustained exertion, and stacking other stimulants. • Hydration/nutrition: Sip fluids periodically and consider electrolytes; avoid over‑hydration. Dry mouth and urinary hesitancy are reported with related cathinones; schedule bathroom breaks. General safer‑use guidance from drug checking services warns that powder/crystal products are frequently misdeclared—prefer lab testing. • ROA cautions: Insufflation can cause significant nasal/throat irritation and headaches; oral dosing is perceived as smoother by many users. Avoid IV/rectal routes due to potency and unknown excipients. • Tolerance/compulsion: Acute tolerance within a session and strong urges to redose are described with pyrrolidinophenones; spacing use and avoiding binges reduces risk. Animal data support meaningful reinforcement. • Mixed animal PK: Rodent studies conflict on elimination speed and tissue distribution; human half‑life is unknown. Do not assume short plasma half‑life equates to short subjective effects; plan conservatively. • Testing: Because of historic mislabeling of “NRG‑1,” reagent tests may be insufficient; where possible, use professional drug‑checking (FTIR/GC‑MS) and avoid redosing until effects are fully known.
References
Data Sources
Cited References
- 3DChem: Naphyrone Chemical Structure
- ACMD Report: Consideration of naphthylpyrovalerone analogues (2010)
- Brandt et al. (2010): The naphyrone story (DOI)
- Danda et al. (2022): Effects of naphyrone in CPP test (PubMed)
- DrugWise: Naphyrone Factsheet
- Erowid: Naphyrone Experience Reports
- Erowid: Naphyrone Vault
- FRANK: Naphyrone Effects & Risks
- Pinterova-Leca et al. (2021): Pharmacokinetics and behavioural effects in rats (PubMed)
- Release: NRG-1, NRG-3, Naphyrone Information
- TripSit: Drug Combination Chart
- DrugWise: Naphyrone 2010 Report
Drugs.wiki References
- DrugWise Naphyrone overview
- DrugWise Naphyrone 2010 factsheet
- Bluelight user thread: NRG‑1/naphyrone experience
- Bluelight user thread: Naphyrone/O‑2482 (dosing/ROA notes)
- Drugs‑Forum: UK analyses of ‘NRG‑1’ products (mislabeling)
- TripSit Drug Combination resource (general stimulant/serotonergic cautions)
- PubMed: Naphyrone PK/behaviour/thermoregulation in rats (2020)
- PubMed: Naphyrone cocaine‑like discriminative stimulus in mice (2017; PMC)
- PubMed: Naphyrone conditioned place preference (2022)
- Saferparty: frequent misdeclaration of powders (general warning)
- Erowid: UNODC report excerpt listing pyrovalerone analogues incl. naphyrone