3-Chloroethcathinone (hydrochloride), commonly known as 3-CEC, is a synthetic cathinone compound belonging to the substituted phenethylamine class. This product is an analytical reference standard supplied as a high-purity crystalline solid (≥98% purity), specifically designed for research and forensic applications.
Chemical Identity
| Property | Details |
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| IUPAC Name | 1-(3-Chlorophenyl)-2-(ethylamino)propan-1-one hydrochloride |
| CAS Number | 2748225-41-2 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₁H₁₄ClNO · HCl |
| Molecular Weight | 248.1 g/mol |
| Form | Crystalline solid |
| Synonyms | 3-CEC, 3-Chloroethcathinone, Chloroethcathinone |
Research & Forensic Applications
3-CEC is categorized as a ring-substituted cathinone and is primarily utilized in the following research contexts:
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Forensic Drug Analysis: Serves as a reference standard for identifying and differentiating chloroethcathinone isomers (2-CEC, 3-CEC, 4-CEC) in seized drug samples using GC-MS, LC-DAD, and FTIR techniques
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Analytical Method Development: Enables laboratories to develop and validate detection methods for synthetic cathinones in forensic toxicology workflows
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Isomer Differentiation: Particularly valuable for distinguishing positional isomers, which produce similar electron ionization mass spectra but can be resolved through chemical ionization GC-MS and UV spectroscopy
Technical Specifications
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Purity: ≥98% (analytical standard grade)
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Storage: -20°C (recommended for long-term stability)
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Solubility: Soluble in DMF (12.5 mg/ml), DMSO (30 mg/ml), ethanol (30 mg/ml), and PBS (pH 7.2, 10 mg/ml)
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UV Absorption: λmax at 210, 249, and 295 nm
Regulatory Status
3-Chloroethcathinone (CEC) is classified as a controlled substance in multiple jurisdictions. In Taiwan, for example, it is listed as a Category III controlled drug under the Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act.
Important Safety Notice
This product is strictly intended for research and forensic applications only. It is:
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NOT for human or veterinary use
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NOT an FDA-approved drug or medicine
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NOT for therapeutic, diagnostic, or in vivo applications
Researchers handling this compound must observe appropriate laboratory safety protocols, including the use of personal protective equipment and proper chemical hygiene practices.
Citations
This product has been referenced in peer-reviewed literature for its role in forensic drug analysis and synthetic cathinone identification. Key applications include isomer differentiation techniques using gas chromatography-chemical ionization-mass spectrometry (GC-CI-MS) and liquid chromatography-diode array detection (LC-DAD)
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