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 6-methoxy Methylone is an analog of methylone that bears a methoxy group at the 6 position of the phenyl ring. The physiological and toxicological properties of this compound are not known. This product is intended for forensic and research applications.
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