Methylone
3,4-methylenedioxy-N-methylcathinone
Also known as MDMC · βk-MDMA · M1 · Ease · Explosion
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Duration
Experience
Primary effects
- Induces a clear uplift and stimulating buzz in the head, described as pleasant.
- Causes a general warmth, mood lift, and a dreamy stimulation.
- Can have a mild empathogenic feel, potentially enhancing social situations.
Peak character
- Characterized by a pleasing vibe, general contentment, and a semi-euphoric buzz.
- The experience settles into a plateau of general well-being, described as nice and gentle.
Negatives / side effects
- Higher doses can cause worrying heart rate and blood pressure increases, as well as chest pains.
- Even at moderate doses, elevated blood pressure and pulse were observed (183/94 and 69 respectively).
- Hands may feel cold and clammy, and slight chest trembles can occur.
Aftereffects / comedown
- The next morning, users may experience a slight headache.
- Sleep can be interrupted, leading to a not-too-pleasant headiness upon waking.
- Aftereffects, though not as severe as MDMA, may linger for a couple of days.
Reference dosage
Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.
| threshold | 60mg+ |
| light | 100mg+ |
| common | 100mg+ |
| strong | 160mg+ |
| heavy | 250mg+ |
Reagent testing
| Marquis | Purple → black |
| Mecke | Blue → black |
| Froehde | Blue/green → dark |
| Simon's | No reaction (primary amine) |
Adulterant detection: Beta-keto MDMA analogue. Reagent profile similar to MDMA; Simon's negative distinguishes it. Often found as MDMA adulterant.
Simon's test: methylone (primary amine) gives no reaction; MDMA (secondary amine) gives blue. Important distinction.
Source
Reference fields and narrative for Methylone extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).
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