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Substituted cathinones, also known as cathinones, are a class of chemicals that include compounds with psychoactive effects. Cathinones behave as central nervous system stimulants.
Chemistry
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Substituted cathinones are a chemical class based upon the molecule cathinone. The chemical structure of a substituted cathinone is the same as the organic molecule cathinone, featuring a phenethylamine molecule with an alkyl and ketone group attached along with further substitutions.
Pharmacology
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The substituted cathinone class of entactogenic and stimulant drugs works via their action as a dopamine reuptake inhibitor. The agonism of this set of receptors leads to an increased rate firing of the post-synaptic neuron, triggering both cognitive and physical stimulation within the user.
Examples
Substituted cathinones are seen throughout organic chemistry and include many psychoactive drugs.
- Butylone (βk-MDBD)
- Methylone (βk-MDMA)
- 4-MEC
- 3-MMC
- Mephedrone (4-MMC)
- Cathinone
- Methcathinone
- Methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV)
See also
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