S(-)-cathinone hydrochloride

White Solid

Psychoactive alkaloid found in the leaves of the khat plant, Catha edulis Forsk., Celastraceae. Controlled substance (stimulant).

This Certified Spiking Solution is suitable for GC/MS or LC/MS testing applications involving cathinone in clinical toxicology, forensic analysis or urine drug testing. Cathinone, or benzoylethanamine, is a major active constituent of the recreational drug “Khat”. This stimulant has also been found in illicit bath salts.

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