α-PVP

α-PVP (1-phenyl-2-pyrrolidin-1-ylpentan-1-one) is a reference compound belonging to the Cathinone derivatives class, characterized by the molecular formula C15H21NO and a molar mass of 231.33 g/mol. The parent molecule is indexed under CAS registry number 14530-33-7 and in the NCBI PubChem database as CID 11148955 (Standard InChIKey: YDIIDRWHPFMLGR-UHFFFAOYSA-N). This molecule shares its empirical formula (C15H21NO) with positional or structural isomers; unambiguous analytical identification requires matching the full IUPAC structure, CAS number (14530-33-7), and spectroscopic profile.

In documented chemical and harm-reduction literature (PubChem / PsychonautWiki, CC BY 4.0), α-PVP is indexed within the Cathinone, Substituted cathinones, Substituted pyrrolidines structural group. Toxicological notes (PsychonautWiki): exact toxic threshold is unknown. Dependence liability (PsychonautWiki): highly addictive with a high potential for abuse. Documented cross-tolerance class: dopamine, stimulant. Standard laboratory handling precautions—including nitrile gloves, eye protection, and local exhaust ventilation—apply whenever handling the reference material.

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