Description
S(−)-Cathinone hydrochloride
Synonym(s):
α-Aminopropiophenone hydrochloride, S(−)-2-Amino-1-phenyl-1-propanone hydrochloride
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H11NO · HCl
CAS Number:
71031-15-7
Molecular Weight:
185.65
MDL number:
MFCD00673264
PubChem Substance ID:
24892592
NACRES:
NA.77
PROPERTIES
form
powder
Quality Level
200
drug control
USDEA Schedule I; Home Office Schedule 1; stupéfiant (France); kontrollierte Droge in Deutschland; regulated under CDSA - not available from Sigma-Aldrich Canada; psicótropo (Spain); Decreto Lei 15/93: Tabela IIA (Portugal)
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
solubility
H2O: soluble
ethanol: soluble
application(s)
forensics and toxicology
pharmaceutical (small molecule)
veterinary
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
Cl.C[C@H](N)C(=O)c1ccccc1
InChI
1S/C9H11NO.ClH/c1-7(10)9(11)8-5-3-2-4-6-8;/h2-7H,10H2,1H3;1H/t7-;/m0./s1
InChI key
HPZCAKYHISJOIK-FJXQXJEOSA-N
General description
Cathinone is a monoamine alkaloid of Khat shrub.[1] It is a β-keto derivative of amphetamine. Cathinone is structurally similar to dopamine and amphetamine.[2] A synthetic cathinone is categorized as a new psychoactive substance.[3]
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cathinone is the major central nervous system stimulant. Like amphetamine, it is a potent releaser of norepinephrine and dopamine from their intracellular stores.[4] Cathinone derivates are known to have prolonged effects on nervous and blood vascular systems. The mode of action of its derivative is by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters and stimulating cathinone-sensitive receptors.[3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Pictograms
GHS07
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - H315 - H319 - H335
Precautionary Statements
P261 - P264 - P271 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves