Dipentylone
Dipentylone is a psychoactive drug of the cathinone class that has been sold online as a designer drug. It is a higher homologue of pentylone. Dipentylone is a stimulant substance of the cathinone class that produces typical cathinone-class stimulant, entactogen, and hallucinogen effects when administered.
Chemistry[edit | edit source]
Dipentylone is a synthetic cathinone. Cathinones are structurally similar to amphetamines, they contain a phenethylamine core featuring a phenyl ring bound to an amino (NH2) group through an ethyl chain with an additional methyl substitution at Rα. Cathinones such as dipentylone are alpha-methylated phenethylamines (amphetamines). However, cathinones contain a ketone functional group at Rβ.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
The mechanism of action for dipentylone is not well understood. However, it is believed to work in a similar manner to other cathinones, acting as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI). This means it effectively increases the levels of the norepinephrine and dopamine neurotransmitters in the brain by binding to and partially blocking the transporter proteins that normally remove those monoamines from the synaptic cleft.
Effects[edit | edit source]
The effects of dipentylone can vary greatly depending on the dose, the 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 hallucinations at high doses. However, negative side effects can include insomnia, paranoia, and potentially dangerous increases in heart rate and blood pressure.
Legal Status[edit | edit source]
The legal status of dipentylone varies by country. In the United States, it is a Schedule I controlled substance. In the United Kingdom, it is a Class B drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. In Canada, it is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
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