Methylone is a β-ketone analog of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (3,4-MDMA; ） that has been detected in products marketed as bath salts, plant food, and tablets.
1,2 Similar to 3,4-MDMA, it acts on components of the monoaminergic systems.
3,4,5 5-methoxy Methylone is a cathinone derivative that bears a methoxy group similar to various tryptamine analogs including 5-methoxy MiPT , which are known to potently inhibit monoamine transport function.
5 The pharmacological and toxicological properties of this compound are not known. This product is intended for forensic and research purposes.
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