4-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (hydrochloride) Cayman Chemical Item Number 9001190 Description 4-Methyl-α-pyrrolidinobutiophenone (4-Me-α-PBP) is a synthetic cathinone with psychoactive properties which has recently been identified in party pills and powders.1↗,2↗ The metabolism of MePBP has been characterized.3↗,4↗ 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 F 1938 4-MePBP 4-Me-α-PBP Formal Name 1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-butanone, monohydrochloride CAS Number 1214-15-9 Molecular Formula C15H21NO • HCl Formula Weight 267.8 Formulation A crystalline solid Purity ≥98% λmax 262 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(C)C=C2.Cl InCHI Code 1S/C15H21NO.ClH/c1-3-14(16-10-4-5-11-16)15(17)13-8-6-12(2)7-9-13;/h6-9,14H,3-5,10-11H2,1-2H3;1H InCHI Key KGZQAHAZFKZPTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |