dl-Cathinone Hydrochloride

Description

Cathinone, the main psychoactive alkaloid from the khat plant (C. edulis), is a potent central stimulant and a naturally occurring analog of amphetamine. Cathinone, the main psychoactive alkaloid from the khat plant (C. edulis), is a potent central stimulant and a naturally occurring analog of amphetamine. DL-Cathinone is a racemic mixture of (−)-(S)-cathinone and its less potent (+)-isomer. Like amphetamine, DL-cathinone and (−)-(S)-cathinone are potent releasers of norepinephrine and dopamine. With an ED₅₀ value of 0.24 mg/kg, DL-cathinone produces amphetamine-like effects on the operant behavior of rats trained to discriminate 0.2-0.8 mg/kg of (D)-amphetamine. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

Uses

Racemic Cathinone (C225700), a psychoactive alkaloid found in the leaves of the khat plant. Cathinone is chemically similar to ephedrine and amphetamines and is known to exhibit antidepressant propert ies.