Misc Methcathinone Acetate vs. HCl

[Azmirth]

I have been debating the difference between MCAT (methcathinone) in the HCl form versus the Acetate form. Unfortunately, there is little information upon the acetate form. I am trying to consider which form would be better overall.
the benefits of HCl form:
-very little of actual HCl (in acid form) is needed to convert freebase
-most known form of MCAT (much more info exists on the HCl form)
-solubility in various materials

Now the downside:
-HCl(in acid form) is much harder to purchase/get
-HCl (in acid form) is much more dangerous to come in contact with
-Being in possession of HCl (in any form) is much more suspicion arousing

Benefits of Acetate form:
-Acetic acid is readily available from almost any grocery store and in large quantities
-Acetic acid does not arouse suspicion
-Acetic acid is not terribly toxic/fuming

Downside:
-Not much info can be dug up on acetate form of MCAT (solubility, absorption, etc)
-The only information I have been able to find is not all that conclusive:
http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=46910
http://www.erowid.org/experiences/exp.php?ID=45533
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=346227 (last post on 1st page - by adder)

So what i guess I'm asking is: Does anyone have any experience with both forms, or the acetate form? If so, which would you prefer?

 

[fryingsquirrel]

HCL can be bought at the hardware store. The call it muriatic acid. I don't see why making the acetate would have any real affect on solubility or pharmacolgy.

 

[Azmirth]

I'm aware of this, but in comparison- acetic acid is much more readily available. And that may be the case... but I'm wondering why it's so uncommon to have the acetate form- assuming that it has the same properties. It's almost hard to not find it in a common household environment. And since most of the methcathinone being 'put out there' is made by kitchen chemistry- why would they go out of their way to get HCl opposed to common acetic acid. It sets off bells telling me there must be something bad about acetic acid?