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	~~'''~~Pentedrone''' is a [[psychoactive drug]] and [[research chemical]] of the [[cathinone]] class that has been sold online as a [[designer drug]]. It is a derivative of [[methcathinone]] and is sometimes referred to as a [[bath salts (drug)\|bath salt]].		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Pentedrone}}

	== ~~History~~ ==		== Overview ==
			[[File:Pentedrone.svg\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of Pentedrone]]
			'''Pentedrone''' is a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class that has been sold online as a designer drug. It is chemically similar to [[methcathinone]] and is part of a group of compounds known as substituted cathinones, which are derivatives of the naturally occurring compound [[cathinone]] found in the [[khat]] plant.

	Pentedrone was first identified in 2010 within the [[drug testing]] industry and has since been sold as a [[legal high]]. It is considered a [[novel psychoactive substance]] (NPS) due to its recent emergence on the [[recreational drug]] market.		== Chemical Properties ==
			Pentedrone is a [[beta-ketone]] analogue of [[methamphetamine]], meaning it has a ketone group at the beta position of the phenethylamine backbone. Its systematic name is 2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpentan-1-one. The presence of the ketone group makes it a member of the cathinone family, which are often referred to as "bath salts" in the context of recreational use.
	== ~~Chemistry~~ ==

	Pentedrone is a [[~~structural analog~~]] of ~~methcathinone, with the~~ [[~~methylenedioxy~~]] group ~~replaced by a [[phenyl]] ring~~. It is a ~~white~~, ~~crystalline powder with a slight odor. The [[chemical formula]] for pentedrone is C12H17NO~~.

	== Pharmacology ==		== Pharmacology ==
			Pentedrone acts as a [[norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor]] (NDRI), which means it increases the levels of the neurotransmitters [[norepinephrine]] and [[dopamine]] in the brain by inhibiting their reuptake into neurons. This action is responsible for its stimulant effects, which can include increased alertness, energy, and euphoria.

	~~Pentedrone acts as a [[norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor]] (NDRI), increasing levels~~ of ~~these [[neurotransmitter]]s in the brain. This results in feelings~~ of ~~[[euphoria]]~~, increased ~~alertness~~, and ~~increased energy~~. However, it can also ~~cause negative side~~ effects such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], and ~~[[insomnia]]~~.		== Effects and Risks ==
			The effects of pentedrone are similar to those of other stimulants, such as increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and enhanced mood. However, its use can also lead to adverse effects such as anxiety, paranoia, and cardiovascular problems. Long-term use may result in addiction and other health issues.

	== Legal Status ==		== Legal Status ==
			The legal status of pentedrone varies by country. In many places, it is classified as a controlled substance due to its potential for abuse and lack of medical use. It is often included in legislation targeting "[[new psychoactive substances]]" (NPS).

	The legal status of pentedrone varies by country. In the United States, it is a [[Schedule I drug]] under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. In the United Kingdom, it is a Class B drug under the [[Misuse of Drugs Act 1971]]. Other countries have also banned or restricted the use of pentedrone.		== Related Compounds ==
			Pentedrone is related to other synthetic cathinones such as [[mephedrone]], [[methylone]], and [[MDPV]]. These compounds share similar chemical structures and pharmacological effects, and they are often encountered in the context of recreational drug use.
	== ~~Health Risks~~ ==

	~~The use of pentedrone can lead~~ to ~~a number of health risks. These include~~ [[~~cardiovascular~~]] ~~problems~~, [[~~neurotoxicity~~]], and [[~~psychosis~~]]. ~~Long-term~~ use ~~can lead to [[drug addiction]] and [[withdrawal]] symptoms~~.

	~~== See Also ==~~

	* [[~~Mephedrone~~]]		== Related Pages ==
			* [[Cathinone]]
	* [[Methcathinone]]		* [[Methcathinone]]
			* [[Stimulant]]
	* [[Designer drug]]		* [[Designer drug]]
	* [[Novel psychoactive substance]]

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'''Pentedrone''' is a [[psychoactive drug]] and [[research chemical]] of the [[cathinone]] class that has been sold online as a [[designer drug]]. It is a derivative of [[methcathinone]] and is sometimes referred to as a [[bath salts (drug)|bath salt]].

== History ==

Pentedrone was first identified in 2010 within the [[drug testing]] industry and has since been sold as a [[legal high]]. It is considered a [[novel psychoactive substance]] (NPS) due to its recent emergence on the [[recreational drug]] market.

== Chemistry ==

Pentedrone is a [[structural analog]] of methcathinone, with the [[methylenedioxy]] group replaced by a [[phenyl]] ring. It is a white, crystalline powder with a slight odor. The [[chemical formula]] for pentedrone is C12H17NO.

== Pharmacology ==

Pentedrone acts as a [[norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor]] (NDRI), increasing levels of these [[neurotransmitter]]s in the brain. This results in feelings of [[euphoria]], increased alertness, and increased energy. However, it can also cause negative side effects such as [[anxiety]], [[paranoia]], and [[insomnia]].

== Legal Status ==

The legal status of pentedrone varies by country. In the United States, it is a [[Schedule I drug]] under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. In the United Kingdom, it is a Class B drug under the [[Misuse of Drugs Act 1971]]. Other countries have also banned or restricted the use of pentedrone.

== Health Risks ==

The use of pentedrone can lead to a number of health risks. These include [[cardiovascular]] problems, [[neurotoxicity]], and [[psychosis]]. Long-term use can lead to [[drug addiction]] and [[withdrawal]] symptoms.

== See Also ==

* [[Mephedrone]]
* [[Methcathinone]]
* [[Designer drug]]
* [[Novel psychoactive substance]]

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