Research Chemicals

2-MMC (2-Methylmethcathinone), also known as ortomephedrone is a recreational designer drug with stimulant effects. It is a substituted cathinone derivative, closely related to better known drugs such as 3-methylmethcathinone and 4-methylmethcathinone

2-MMC is a synthetic analog of cathine, a naturally occurring compound found in the khat plant (Catha edulis). Many chew khat in Africa and the Middle East for its stimulant effects in recreational and work contexts. 2-MMC was first documented in Sweden in 2014 and has since spread worldwide as a legal high. The exact origins of its creation are unknown [1].

2-MMC is classified as a “substituted cathine,” which is more commonly referred to as “bath salts.” The term refers to a wide range of drugs, both legal and illegal, which got their name because traffickers label them Epsom or “bath” salts  in order to sell them “legally.”

Structurally, 2-MMC is most closely related to 3-MMC and 4-MMC (mephedrone or meow meow) and has comparable stimulant effects — although online reports suggest differences, such as a less intense and shorter trip duration.

Other substituted cathinones, like 3-MMC and 4-MMC, produce euphoric and stimulant effects, which users compare to amphetamines, cocaine, or MDMA. Related compounds 3- and 4-MMC were legal MDMA substitutes in the early 2000s. The compounds have since become illegal, leading to the creation of newer drugs, such as 2-MMC, to bypass drug laws.

It’s important to note that this strategy for creating “legal” drug analogs is becoming more difficult as the legislation progresses. The Federal Analogue Act, for example, preemptively bans any isomer of a known restricted chemical. This makes it very difficult for drug manufacturers to sell new amphetamine analogs like 2-MMC legally.

Effects of 2-MMC (2-Methylmethcathinon)

The effect of 2-MMC (2-Methylmethcathinon) is more similar to that of 2-FA or amphetamine than that of 3-MMC or mephedrone

1000 milligrams of powder, pure substance with a purity of at least 99.5% per order unit.

Subjective effects

The effect is less euphoric and fun, more performance enhancing and stimulating. Especially the increase in performance is particularly pronounced in 2-methylmethcathinone.

Routes of Administration

Oral/nasal: 10 – 100 miligrams. This product is intended for forensic and research applications only.

Storage and durability

Always store the product below 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) and in the original packaging. Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture. The shelf life of the active ingredient is at least 1 year when properly stored.