3-MMC

Description

Pharmacokinetics:

3-MMC, also known as 3-Methylmethcathinone and 3-mephedrone, is a synthetic cathinone closely related in structure to the more well-known chemical mephedrone (4-MMC). It’s one of the more well-researched synthetic cathinones, as it’s been tested in large mammals [1]. 3-MMC is known for having fast-acting yet short-lived euphoric effects [2]. Its full name is 2-(methylamino)-1-(3-methylphenyl)-1-Propanone and its molecular formula is C₁₁H₁₅NO [3].

Scientific Studies:

In a study on pigs, researchers found that intravenous and oral doses of 3-MMC both resulted in rapid absorption, with a peak concentration reached within 5 to 10 minutes after administration. They found that the half-life was just 48 minutes. In measuring the effects of 3-MMC on feed intake and body weight, researchers found that it caused reduced feed intake and a lower rate of body weight gain in young, growing pigs [4].

In a study on rat liver cells, researchers found that 3-MMC caused oxidative stress, cell death and autophagy, suggesting that the metabolic effects of 3-MMC may be caused by its hepatotoxicity [5].

Sources:

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3-Methylmethcathinone

2. https://psychonautwiki.org/wiki/3-MMC

3. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3-Methylmethcathinone

4. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0269881115576687?journalCode=jopa

5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/31468101/?i=1&from=%223-Methylmethcathinone%22%20OR%20%223-MMC%22