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    Naphyrone molecular structure

    Naphyrone Stats & Data

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    MW317.86
    FormulaC19H24ClNO
    CAS850352-11-3
    IUPAC1-naphthalen-2-yl-2-pyrrolidin-1-ylpentan-1-one;hydrochloride
    SMILES[Cl-].CCCC(N1CCCC1)C(=O)c1ccc2ccccc2c1.[H+]
    InChIKeySIOVYKZRZLWQSY-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
    Half-Life Unknown in humans. Rodent studies report rapid plasma elimination in mice (approx. 0.3 h) but prolonged brain:serum elevation in rats; subjective effects in humans can far outlast any putative plasma half‑life.

    Receptor Profile

    Receptor Actions

    Inhibitors
    Serotonin-dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNDRI)

    Effect Profile

    Curated + 1 Reports
    Stimulant 3.8

    Strong anxiety/jitters and euphoria with mild stimulation

    Stimulation / Energy×3
    4
    Euphoria / Mood Lift×2
    9
    Focus / Productivity×2
    0
    Anxiety / Jitters×1
    10

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

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    Half-Life
    Unknown in humans. Rodent studies report rapid plasma elimination in mice (approx. 0.3 h) but prolonged brain:serum elevation in rats; subjective effects in humans can far outlast any putative plasma half‑life.
    Addiction Potential
    Moderate to high. Animal studies show cocaine‑like discriminative stimulus effects in mice and conditioned place preference comparable to methamphetamine in rats, indicating meaningful abuse liability.

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 3d Half tolerance 7d Baseline ~21d

    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

    MDPV
    50% ●○○
    α‑PVP
    50% ●○○
    Amphetamines
    30% ●○○
    Cocaine
    20% ●○○

    Experience Report Analysis

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    1 Reports
    2010–2010 Date Range
    1 With Age Data

    Demographics

    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

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    • 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.

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