3-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (hydrochloride) Cayman Chemical Item Number 9001189 Description 4-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (4-Me-α-PBP) (Item No. 9001190) is a synthetic cathinone with psychoactive properties which has recently been identified in party pills and powders.1↗,2↗ The metabolism of Me-α-PBP has also been characterized.3↗,4↗ 3-Me-α-PBP (hydrochloride) is an isomer of 4-Me-α-PBP having the methyl group attached at the 3 position of the phenyl ring, instead of the 4 position. The biological and toxicological properties of this compound are unknown. This product is intended for forensic and research applications. 1 Brandt, S.D., Freeman, S., Sumnall, H.R., et al. Analysis of NRG 'legal highs' in the UK: Identification and formation of novel cathinones. Drug Test Anal (2010). 2 Westphal, F., Junge, T., Rösner, P., et al. Mass spectral and NMR spectral data of two new designer drugs with an α-aminophenone structure: 4'-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinohexanophenone and 4'-methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutyrophenone. Forensic Sci Int 169 32-42 (2007). 3 Meyer, M.R., and Maurer, H.H. Metabolism of designer drugs of abuse: An updated review. Curr Drug Metab 11 468-482 (2010). 4 Peters, F.T., Meyer, M.R., Theobald, D.S., et al. Identification of cytochrome P450 enzymes involved in the metabolism of the new designer drug 4'-methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutyrophenone. Drug Metab Dispos 36(1) 163-168 (2008). Synonyms 3-Me-α-PBP 3-MePBP Formal Name 2-(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1-(m-tolyl)butan-1-one, monohydrochloride Molecular Formula C15H21NO • HCl Formula Weight 267.8 Formulation A crystalline solid Purity ≥98% λmax 255, 295 nm Stability 2 years Storage -20°C Shipping Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere SMILES O=C(C(N1CCCC1)CC)C2=CC(C)=CC=C2.Cl InCHI Code 1S/C15H21NO.ClH/c1-3-14(16-9-4-5-10-16)15(17)13-8-6-7-12(2)11-13;/h6-8,11,14H,3-5,9-10H2,1-2H3;1H InCHI Key YVAVZSHAWKPCGB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |