For ADD mepherone stability in storage

[Sheik Yurbuti]

Mod: please move to ADD.

Say that someone had a small sample of mepherone but wishes to wait 'till more research appears to determine whether it is sufficiently safe to consume in small amounts. Would we expect mepherone to have the same stability in storage as the other substituted phenethylamines?

 

[Damien]

Anon -> ADD Mods please move it IF this isn't the right place.

 

[Hammilton]

You need to compare mephedrone to cathinones, not phenethylamines. They're a distinct subset with different issues.

They're more unstable and will probably break down much faster.

 

[Rectify]

Most ionic salts are quite stable if dry. Store away from light.

 

[lineartransform]

If you use research chemicals, you should have a method of storing them.

The simplest is to purchase some amber vials and some oxygen and moisture absorbers. Seal the compounds in individually labeled vials, and place the vials in a larger sealed container (I use a foam padded "briefcase" designed for storing cameras on boat trips) with the moisture and oxygen absorbers.

I mark the absorbers with a marker every time I open the case, and when I get to five marks I change the absorbers. Probably a bit excessive, but hey...

 

[Quanta]

It is worth noting that the benzyl ketones (such as mephedrone) can dimerize to nasty pyrazine degredants however, as mentioned previoulsy, if stored as a dry ionic salt, it should be very stable for prolonged periods of time. Keeping it cool and protected from light will help too.