Metedron ( methoxyhedrine , bk-PMMA , 4-methoxymethcatinone ) is a chemical compound of the amphetamine class. The drug , which became widespread in 2009, causes euphoria .
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| Systematic name | (±) -1- (4-methoxyphenyl) - 2- (methylamino) propan-1-one |
| Abbreviations | bk-PMMA |
| Traditional names | methoxyhedrine, methedrone |
| Chem. formula | C₁₁H₁₅NO₂ |
| Rat formula | C 11 H 15 NO 2 |
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| Molar mass | 193.2423 g / mol |
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Close in structure to PMA and PMMA , it can pose a similar health hazard. At least two deaths caused by the use of methedron have been recorded.
Literature
- PubChem: Methoxyphedrine Date of treatment December 6, 2009. Archived April 12, 2012.
- Förslag att klassa bk-PMMA - ”Metedron” som narkotika (Swedish) (link not available) . Date of treatment December 6, 2009. Archived April 12, 2012.