Description

Product information

IUPAC-name      (RS)-2-ethylamino-1-phenyl-propan-1-one

Synonyms    N-Ethylcathinone, RMI 8201A, ethylpropion, ETH-CAT, E-CAT

Formal name    2-(ethylamino)-1-phenyl-1-propanone

Cas number    51553-17-4

Formula    C₁₁H₁₅NO

Formula Weight   213.7

Purity                 98.0 % min.

Formulation    Powder

Ethcathinone which is also known as N-Ethylcathinone, RMI 8201A, ethylpropion, ETH-CAT is considered a subbed cathinone that produces amphetamine-like stimulus impacts in rats prepared to separate amphetamine. It has been distinguished as a part of tablets or capsules. Ethcathinone is a drug that’s used as a stimulant. It is a class of chemicals that produces focused and stimulating effects when used. It is structurally related to both the cathinone and methcathinone families.

Though ETH-CAT has similar pharmacological properties to amphetamines, the synthetic drug has a different effect on the body. It affects the brain’s serotonin, causing distinct psychoactive effects. Users report increased energy, empathetic feelings, and openness.  The active metabolite of diethylcathinone, ethcathinone, has a methylphenidate-like effect on the CNS and is a moderately potent noradrenaline releasing agent. This substance has also been identified as a component of pills and capsules.

ETH-CAT is known to provide a long-lasting and moderate-to-slightly residual stimulation. Its short active duration can also promote compulsive redosing.

It is also considered as a pseudoepoxyphenone that can be commonly found as an ingredient in “party pills”. It is a fully responsible drug that can be used to treat various conditions.

Chemistry

ETH-CAT is a synthetic alkaloid that is derived from the substituted cathinone class. It has properties similar to amphetamine and its active psychoactive component. The cathinone is a phenethylamine core with a phenyl ring bound to an amino group. It contains the ketone group in the beta position.

To distinguish M-Cat (methcathinone) which is a lower-methylated version of methcathinone. It has an additional ethyl substitution. It can be considered as the analog of ethylamphetamine.

Pharmacology

It was featured in a study by Baumann and Rothman in 2006. The main mode of action of ethcathinone is by suppressing the reuptake of dopamine. It is also a moderately active releaser of norepinephrine. 

Since diethylcathinone is an inactive prodrug, it only becomes active after it is further metabolized to ethcahinone. This means that ethcathinone is likely to become N-dealkylated upon consumption. Ethcathinone is not considered a prodrug since it is active in its own right. This is because it is not considered a “drug” under the strictest definitions.

The toxicological and physiological properties of this compound has not been analyzed. Usage of this Chemical should be for research and forensic purposes only.

WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

This product is only available to persons of 21 years old and above.

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