4-MMA

Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK

Conformer []

Conformer structure via JSmol

Physical properties []
Molecular mass	163.26 g/mol ^[1]
Predicted LogP	2.4 ^[1]

Structural Identifiers []
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₇N ^[1]
IUPAC name	N-methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-amine ^[1]
SMILES	CC1=CC=C(C=C1)CC(C)NC ^[1]
InChI	InChI=1S/C11H17N/c1-9-4-6-11(7-5-9)8-10(2)12-3/h4-7,10,12H,8H2,1-3H3 ^[1]
InChIKey	GAIWFPOJOHUEBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N ^[1]

Mephedrine

Mephedrine (also known as 4-Methylmethamphetamine, Benzeneethanamine, N,α,4-trimethyl-, Benzeneethanamine, n,α,4-trimethyl-, 4-Methylmethamphetamine, (+-)-, methyl[1-(4-methylphenyl)propan-2-yl]amine or N-Methyl-1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-propanamine) is a stimulant substance of the amphetamine class.

Chemistry

Stereochemistry []

(RS)-Mephedrine is a racemic mixture of the optical stereoisomers

Subjective effects []

Physical effects
Abnormal heartbeat Appetite suppression Dehydration Dry mouth Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Increased libido Restless legs Shakiness Stamina enhancement Stimulation Teeth grinding Vasoconstriction

Cognitive effects
Analysis enhancement Cognitive euphoria Compulsive redosing Disinhibition Ego inflation Focus enhancement Increased music appreciation Mania Motivation enhancement Suggestibility suppression Thought acceleration Wakefulness

Legal status []

Canada: Mephedrine is a Schedule I substance.
United Kingdom: Mephedrine is a Class A substance.
United States: Mephedrine is a List of Schedule I drugs (US)|Schedule I (isomer of Etilamfetamime) substance.

External links []

References []

National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 13803306, Mephedrine. Accessed June 25, 2025. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/13803306
U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Mephedrine. UNII: 3R4PNL8UA7. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed June 25, 2025. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/3R4PNL8UA7

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