5-Methoxymethylone Explained

5-Methoxymethylone (also known as 2-A1MP and βk-MMDMA) is a chemical compound of the cathinone class which has been sold online as a designer drug. It is the beta-ketone version of 5-Methoxy-MDMA.^{[1] [2] [3]} The more common name 2-AIMP/2-A1MP does not appear to relate to the molecular structure. In comparison with methylone, the two compounds differ by the addition of a methoxy group at the 5th carbon atom of the aromatic ring. The toxicity of this compound is unknown.

Legal Status

5-Methoxymethylone is listed as an illegal drug under the name 2-A1MP in Hungary.^[4]

See also

• Lophophine
• 5-Methylethylone
• 5-Methyl-MDA

Notes and References

1. Web site: 5-Methoxy-Methylone (aka 2-a1mp/2-aimp) . CaymanChemical . October 19, 2015.
2. Web site: 5-Methoxy-Methylone GC/MS data . CaymanChemical . October 19, 2015.
3. Web site: 5-Methoxy-Methylone MSDS. CaymanChemical . October 19, 2015.
4. http://www.daath.hu/incoming/designer_jogi_lista_20150903_BSZKI_Daath_kieg.pdf A Magyarországon megjelent, a Kábítószer és Kábítószer-függőség Európai Megfigyelő Központjának Korai Jelzőrendszerébe (EMCDDA EWS) 2005 óta bejelentett ellenőrzött anyagok büntetőjogi vonatkozású besorolása