4-CMC HCl Powder

**Technical Data Sheet: 4-CMC HCl (4-Chloromethcathinone Hydrochloride)**

**Product Overview**

4-Chloromethcathinone (also known as 4-CMC and Clephedrone) is a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class. It is the 4-chloro derivative of methcathinone. As a hydrochloride salt (HCl), it typically presents as a stable, crystalline powder. This compound is primarily utilized in forensic and analytical chemistry for identification and research purposes.

**Chemical Identification**

*   **Formal Name:** 1-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one, monohydrochloride

*   **Chemical Formula:** C10H12ClNO • HCl

*   **Molecular Weight:** 234.12 g/mol

*   **CAS Number:** 1225843-86-6

*   **Purity:** ≥98% (typical for analytical standards)

**Physical and Chemical Properties**

*   **Appearance:** White to off-white crystalline powder.

*   **Solubility:** Highly soluble in water and polar organic solvents such as ethanol and DMSO.

*   **Stability:** Stable at room temperature when stored in a dry, dark environment.

*   **Boiling Point:** Not determined (decomposes upon heating).

**Pharmacological Context**

4-CMC acts as a releasing agent for serotonin and dopamine, with a significantly higher potency for the serotonin transporter (SERT) compared to the dopamine transporter (DAT). Due to its chemical structure, it is categorized as a substituted cathinone, sharing structural similarities with 4-MMC (Mephedrone) and 4-FMC (Flephedrone).

**Research Applications**

In laboratory settings, 4-CMC HCl is used for:

1.  **Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/LC-MS):** Serving as a reference standard for the identification of unknown substances in forensic toxicology.

2.  **In Vitro Studies:** Investigating the affinity and efficacy of substituted cathinones at monoamine transporters.

3.  **Metabolic Profiling:** Studying the metabolic pathways and degradation products of synthetic stimulants.

**Storage and Handling**

*   **Storage:** Store at -20°