3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone

3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone (also known as 3,4-DMMC) is a psychoactive drug of the cathinone class that has been sold online as a designer drug. It is a derivative of methcathinone and is believed to be a stimulant and entactogen.

Chemistry

3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone is a synthetic cathinone. Cathinones are a sub-category of amphetamines, sharing the core amphetamine structure of a phenyl ring bound to an amino (NH2) group through an ethyl chain with an additional methyl substitution at Rα.

Pharmacology

The pharmacology of 3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone is not well known. However, it is believed to act as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), similar to other synthetic cathinones. This means it increases the levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake into neurons.

Effects

The effects of 3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone can vary greatly depending on the dose, individual's physiology, and the purity of the drug. Common effects reported by users include feelings of euphoria, increased sociability, mental and physical stimulation, and increased empathy and emotional warmth. However, negative side effects can include anxiety, paranoia, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and in extreme cases, psychosis.

Legal Status

The legal status of 3,4-Dimethylmethcathinone varies by country. In many countries, it is a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and addiction. However, it is not currently controlled in all countries, and is often sold online as a "research chemical" or "designer drug".

See Also

• Methcathinone
• Mephedrone
• Ethcathinone
• Amphetamine
• Psychoactive drug
• Designer drug