3-MEC
3-MEC is a synthetic stimulant and entactogen of the substituted cathinone class. It is a research chemical with very limited documentation, as few user reports exist in the public domain. 3-MEC is generally regarded as less potent than its positional isomer 4-MEC and is considered unpopular relative to other available cathinones. As with other research chemicals in this class, it carries a risk of habit formation.
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Stimulants acting on dopamine and norepinephrine systems, Other substituted cathinones
Harm Potential
Addiction & Dependence
Psychological
Classified as habit-forming.
History & Culture
3-MEC (3-Methylethcathinone) is a synthetic cathinone1 that has received limited documentation in both scientific literature and user communities. The substance is generally reported to be weaker than the related compound 4-MEC, with few reports available on its effects or use patterns. It has remained relatively unpopular compared to alternative cathinones in its chemical class.
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Citations
- Bárbara Silva, Carla Fernandes, Maria Elizabeth Tiritan, Maria Manuela Pinto, Maria João Valente, Mariana Carvalho, & Fernanda Remião. (2016). Chiral enantioresolution of cathinone derivatives present in ‘legal highs’, and enantioselectivity evaluation on cytotoxicity of 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV). Forensic Toxicology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11419-016-0324-y1
Further Reading
Baumann MH et al. - 'Second-Generation' Mephedrone Analogs, 4-MEC and 4-MePPP
Cawrse BM et al. - Identifying cathinone derivatives in seized samples
ChemSpider: 3-Methylethcathinone hydrochloride- Meyer MR et al. - Beta-keto amphetamines metabolism studies
- Prosser JM, Nelson LS - The toxicology of bath salts: synthetic cathinones review
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