5-Cl-bk-MPA explained

5-Chloro-β-keto-methiopropamine (5-Cl-βk-MPA) is a recreational designer drug with stimulant effects. It is a substituted cathinone derivative with a thiophene core, closely related to better known drugs such as βk-Methiopropamine and mephedrene.

Legality

Hungary

5-Cl-βk-MPA was first identified in Hungary in 2017,[1] and was made illegal in 2018.[2]

Italy

5-Cl-βk-MPA was made illegal in Italy in 2020.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Analytical data for 5Cl-bk-MPA. . Hungarian Institute for Forensic Science. . 15 December 2007 .
  2. Web site: Decree No 39/2018: Substances or groups of compounds classified as new psychoactive substances . Minister for Human Capacities . European Commission . 8 November 2018 . Amending Minister for Human Capacities Decree No 55/2014 of 30 December 2014 .
  3. Web site: DECRETO 13 marzo 2020. Aggiornamento delle tabelle contenenti l'indicazione delle sostanze stupefacenti e psicotrope . 13 March 2020 . Update of the tables containing the indication of narcotic and psychotropic substances . Italian . di cui al decreto del Presidente della Repubblica 9 ottobre 1990, n. 309 e successive modificazioni ed integrazioni. Inserimento nella tabella I e nella tabella IV di nuove sostanze psicoattive. (20A01820) (GU Serie Generale n.85 del 30-03-2020) [as per the decree of the President of the Republic October 9, 1990, n. 309 and subsequent amendments and additions. Inclusion in Table I and Table IV of new psychoactive substances. (20A01820) (GU General Series n.85 of 30-03-2020)] . Official Gazette . The Republic of Italy .