Buphedrone,
also known asα-methylamino-butyrophenone(MABP), is aof theandthat was firstin 1928. It is legal in most countries as a, as long as it is not intended for human consumption.
Chemistry
Buphedrone is a beta-ketone and is related to the naturally occurring compounds,and. It is also related to, differing by the β-substituent (at the beta carbon) and anreplacing thegroup at the carbon alpha to the. One other name for Buphedrone is : Phenylacetoethyl-methylamine
Buphedrone as free base is very unstable; theis readily reduced to agroup, thus forming the corresponding. Structurally, this occurs when the C=O bond at the Rβ-position is converted into a C-OH bond. Because of this, it is sold as various salts, with abeing most common.
Effects
Buphedrone increases spontaneous rodentactivity, potentiates the release offromterminals in the, and causes. It also causes a possibly dangerous effect of decreasing subjective feeling of thirst. The effects of buphedrone have also been compared to, with more euphoria and less physical stimulation. Most commonly reported effects include:
Depending on the route of administration, the duration varies from approximately 2.5 (IV) to 6 hours (orally) and may be followed by unpleasant symptoms associated with, which may include:
- Elevated mood,
- Increased alertness
- Dilated(rare)
- Slurred speech (rare)
- Increased Love rate
- Talkativeness
- Increased empathy and sense of communication
- Increased sex drive
- Temporary erectile dysfunction in men
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Increased motivation
- Dysphoria
- Tiredness
- Sweating
- Loss of concentration