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(+)-Methcathinone

Also known as (R)-(+)-Methcathinone, Methcathinone, (+)-, (R)-methcathinone

CAS 160977-88-8Formula C10H13NOMolar mass 163.22 g/mol
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(+)-Methcathinone chemical structure, C10H13NO, CAS 160977-88-8
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
160977-88-8
Formula
C10H13NO
Molar mass
163.22 g/mol
HS code
292239
Category
Amines and amides

What is (+)-Methcathinone?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(R)-methcathinone is a 2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-one that has (R)-configuration. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-methcathinone(1+). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-methcathinone.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(2R)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-one
CAS number
160977-88-8 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C10H13NO
UNII
55EGP6IULW
InChIKey
LPLLVINFLBSFRP-MRVPVSSYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H13NO/c1-8(11-2)10(12)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-8,11H,1-2H3/t8-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CNC(C)C(=O)c1ccccc1
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@H](C(=O)C1=CC=CC=C1)NC

Synonyms

  • (R)-(+)-Methcathinone
  • Methcathinone, (+)-
  • (R)-methcathinone
  • 1-Propanone, 2-(methylamino)-1-phenyl-, (2R)-
  • (2R)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-one
  • R(+)-Methcathinone
  • (R)-2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-one
  • (2R)-1-phenyl-2-(methylamino)-1-propanone
  • PDSP1_001351
  • PDSP2_001335
  • (R)-2-(methylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-one

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade

No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
163.22 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
163.0997 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.48calc.
Topological polar surface area
29.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
12calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
1calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.3calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, c1ccccc1

c1ccccc1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Benzene ring system.

485,677 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Reference: UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances 1971

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Uses and applications

What the substance is used for, by industry and function

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

New psychoactive substance

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HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code (+)-Methcathinone is traded under.

HS 2922.39Indicative HS code

Amino-aldehydes, amino-ketones and amino-quinones, other than those containing more than…

World exports in 2024
$187M
−0.3% vs 2023, imports $159M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China35.3%
  2. India * partner reported27.7%
  3. Germany12.7%
Top importers
  1. Germany17.3%
  2. United States13.8%
  3. India * partner reported9.9%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for (+)-Methcathinone is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about (+)-Methcathinone, based on the data on this page

What is (+)-Methcathinone?

(R)-methcathinone is a 2-methylamino-1-phenylpropan-1-one that has (R)-configuration. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-methcathinone(1+). It is an enantiomer of a (S)-methcathinone.

What is the CAS number of (+)-Methcathinone?

The CAS registry number of (+)-Methcathinone is 160977-88-8.

What is the molecular formula and weight of (+)-Methcathinone?

The molecular formula of (+)-Methcathinone is C10H13NO and its molar mass is 163.22 g/mol.

What is (+)-Methcathinone used for?

Known uses and roles of (+)-Methcathinone include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is (+)-Methcathinone hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for (+)-Methcathinone is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of (+)-Methcathinone?

(+)-Methcathinone is usually classified under HS code 292239 (Amino-aldehydes, amino-ketones and amino-quinones, other than those containing more than…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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Data last updated 7 Oct 2026. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Report an error on this page

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