{"id":25,"date":"2026-02-09T11:51:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T11:51:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/?post_type=product&#038;p=25"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:11:20","slug":"3-mec","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/product\/3-mec\/","title":{"rendered":"3-MEC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>3 MEC (3-Methylethcathinone) - Research Chemical Cathinone Compound<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"6982\" data-end=\"7210\"><strong data-start=\"6982\" data-end=\"6991\">3-MEC<\/strong>, or <strong data-start=\"6996\" data-end=\"7019\">3-Ethylmethcathinone<\/strong>, is a <strong data-start=\"7028\" data-end=\"7062\">synthetic stimulant<\/strong> from the <strong data-start=\"7070\" data-end=\"7088\">cathinone class<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"7089\" data-end=\"7092\" \/>It is structurally related to <strong data-start=\"7123\" data-end=\"7132\">3-MMC<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"7136\" data-end=\"7150\">mephedrone<\/strong>, with a <strong data-start=\"7160\" data-end=\"7190\">ethyl group at the 3-position<\/strong> of the phenyl ring. 3 mec<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7212\" data-end=\"7337\">It is examined exclusively within <strong data-start=\"7252\" data-end=\"7298\">forensic and pharmacology laboratories<\/strong> and has <strong data-start=\"7308\" data-end=\"7336\">no medical application<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7339\" data-end=\"7342\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7344\" data-end=\"7391\"><strong data-start=\"7347\" data-end=\"7391\">Chemical and Pharmacological Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7418\"><strong data-start=\"7393\" data-end=\"7418\">Important data:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7419\" data-end=\"7696\">\n<li data-start=\"7419\" data-end=\"7482\">\n<p data-start=\"7421\" data-end=\"7482\"><strong data-start=\"7421\" data-end=\"7436\">IUPAC name:<\/strong> 1-(3-ethylphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propan-1-one<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7483\" data-end=\"7516\">\n<p data-start=\"7485\" data-end=\"7516\"><strong data-start=\"7485\" data-end=\"7505\">Molecular formula:<\/strong> C12H17NO<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7517\" data-end=\"7553\">\n<p data-start=\"7519\" data-end=\"7553\"><strong data-start=\"7519\" data-end=\"7537\">Molecular mass:<\/strong> \u00b1191.27 g\/mol<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7554\" data-end=\"7606\">\n<p data-start=\"7556\" data-end=\"7606\"><strong data-start=\"7556\" data-end=\"7577\">Chemical class:<\/strong> Substituted cathinones<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7607\" data-end=\"7696\">\n<p data-start=\"7609\" data-end=\"7696\"><strong data-start=\"7609\" data-end=\"7629\">Receptor action:<\/strong> Affects dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine transporters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7698\" data-end=\"7835\">The <strong data-start=\"7701\" data-end=\"7721\">ethyl substitution<\/strong> affects receptor binding and metabolic stability, making it relevant for <strong data-start=\"7802\" data-end=\"7834\">structure-activity-research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7837\" data-end=\"7840\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7842\" data-end=\"7869\"><strong data-start=\"7845\" data-end=\"7869\">Research purposes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7871\" data-end=\"7899\">3-MEC is being investigated for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7900\" data-end=\"8230\">\n<li data-start=\"7900\" data-end=\"7957\">\n<p data-start=\"7902\" data-end=\"7957\"><strong data-start=\"7902\" data-end=\"7927\">Analytical detection:<\/strong> GC-MS, LC-MS, FTIR, and NMR.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7958\" data-end=\"8050\">\n<p data-start=\"7960\" data-end=\"8050\"><strong data-start=\"7960\" data-end=\"7988\">Forensic toxicology:<\/strong> identification in biological and seized samples.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8051\" data-end=\"8142\">\n<p data-start=\"8053\" data-end=\"8142\"><strong data-start=\"8053\" data-end=\"8082\">Pharmacological research:<\/strong> Study of neurotransmitter function and receptor activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8143\" data-end=\"8230\">\n<p data-start=\"8145\" data-end=\"8230\"><strong data-start=\"8145\" data-end=\"8165\">Public Health:<\/strong> Support warning systems for stimulus NPS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"8232\" data-end=\"8235\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8237\" data-end=\"8281\"><strong data-start=\"8240\" data-end=\"8281\">Safety and Legal Considerations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8283\" data-end=\"8479\"><strong data-start=\"8283\" data-end=\"8298\">Safety:<\/strong><br data-start=\"8298\" data-end=\"8301\" \/>Handle only by <strong data-start=\"8322\" data-end=\"8354\">qualified researchers<\/strong> with the use of <strong data-start=\"8371\" data-end=\"8416\">personal protective equipment (PPE).<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"8417\" data-end=\"8420\" \/>Avoid contact and work in a <strong data-start=\"8451\" data-end=\"8476\">ventilating environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8481\" data-end=\"8663\"><strong data-start=\"8481\" data-end=\"8503\">Legal status:<\/strong><br data-start=\"8503\" data-end=\"8506\" \/>3-MEC is in most countries <strong data-start=\"8535\" data-end=\"8562\">banned or regulated<\/strong> under the <strong data-start=\"8572\" data-end=\"8606\">psychoactive substances legislation<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"8607\" data-end=\"8610\" \/>Use outside of research purposes is <strong data-start=\"8649\" data-end=\"8662\">punishable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"8665\" data-end=\"8668\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"8670\" data-end=\"8704\"><strong data-start=\"8673\" data-end=\"8704\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"8706\" data-end=\"8749\"><strong data-start=\"8710\" data-end=\"8749\">1. What is 3-MEC being investigated for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8750\" data-end=\"8836\">For <strong data-start=\"8755\" data-end=\"8809\">forensic, analytical and pharmacological research<\/strong> to cathinone compounds.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8838\" data-end=\"8865\"><strong data-start=\"8842\" data-end=\"8865\">2. Is 3-MEC legal?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8866\" data-end=\"8928\">No, 3-MEC is in most countries <strong data-start=\"8900\" data-end=\"8927\">regulated or prohibited<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8930\" data-end=\"8981\"><strong data-start=\"8934\" data-end=\"8981\">3. How should 3-MEC be handled safely?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8982\" data-end=\"9093\">Only by <strong data-start=\"8994\" data-end=\"9024\">professional researchers<\/strong> in controlled laboratories with proper <strong data-start=\"9066\" data-end=\"9092\">safety protocols<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"9095\" data-end=\"9098\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"9100\" data-end=\"9116\"><strong data-start=\"9103\" data-end=\"9116\">Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9118\" data-end=\"9356\"><em data-start=\"9118\" data-end=\"9147\">3-MEC (3-Ethylmethcathinone)<\/em> is an important research object within the <strong data-start=\"9193\" data-end=\"9214\">neuropharmacology<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"9218\" data-end=\"9240\">forensic chemistry<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"9241\" data-end=\"9244\" \/>It helps scientists understand how <strong data-start=\"9286\" data-end=\"9306\">ethyl substitution<\/strong> affects the action of stimulants. <a href=\"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/shop\/lysergamides\/1cp-lsd\/\">1cp lsd<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h2>3-MEC eigenschappen<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Synoniem<\/strong>: 2-(ethylamino)-1-(m-tolyl)propaan-1-on<br \/>\n<strong>CAS Nummer<\/strong>: 22198-75-0<br \/>\n<strong>Formule<\/strong>: C12H17NO \u2022 HCL<br \/>\n<strong>Molmassa<\/strong>: 227,7 g\/mol<br \/>\n<strong>Purity<\/strong>: \u226598%<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":16867,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[23],"product_cat":[59,55],"product_tag":[60,22],"class_list":["post-25","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-research-chemical","product_cat-3-mec","product_cat-cathinonen","product_tag-3-mec","product_tag-nl","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16759,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/25\/revisions\/16759"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=25"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=25"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/researchchemicalshop.eu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=25"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}