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N-Sec-butyl butlyone detected in a sample expected to be cocaine

No cocaine was detected in the sample. What has been detected? What do we know about synthetic cathinones? Synthetic cathinones are a group of stimulant drugs that include 3-MMC, 4-MMC (mephedrone), methylone, and 4-CMC. Some synthetic cathinones have been associated with serious harms. Because very little is known about N-sec-butyl butylone, the risks are unpredictable. Harm Reduction Tips Test before

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N-ethylhexedrone found in cocaine sample

A white powder sample, expected to contain cocaine, was found to contain N-ethylhexedrone and no cocaine. What does this mean? N-ethylhexedrone is a synthetic cathinone and can produce stimulating effects including wakefulness, drive, talkativeness, euphoria, sensory enhancement, insomnia, cardiovascular strain, and anxiety. It can take effect quickly (within minutes if insufflated/snorted and up to an hour if taken orally) and

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N,N-dimethylpentylone found in MDMA pills

Two blue ‘Hello Kitty’ press pills were brought to CanTEST for testing, expected to contain MDMA. One pill was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone and 117mg MDMA (17% free base purity). The second pill was found to contain N,N-dimethylpentylone and 243mg MDMA (37% free base purity). What does this mean? N,N-dimethylpentylone (DMP) is a synthetic cathinone. It’s a stimulant that may

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UPDATED 20/5/26: Unknown cathinone identified as N-sec-butyl butlyone

On March 6th, the Victorian Pill Testing Service reported that an unknown synthetic cathinone has been detected in three samples of white powder expected to contain 3-MMC or 4-MMC. This compound has now been identified as N-sec-butyl butylone. There is no information available about effects, risks, dose, or duration. What has been detected? Three samples containing an unknown synthetic cathinone

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2’fluoro-2-oxo-PCE & N,N-dimethylpentylone sold as ketamine

Ketamine analogues

N,N-Dimethylpentylone (DMP), 2′-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE and MDMA found in white crystals sold as ketamine. This sample was purchased 6 months ago in Sydney and tested by Pill Testing Australia at DIGI Festival. White crystals may look the same or similar, but have entirely different contents. The only way to know what is in your drugs is to test them. WHAT DOES THIS

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N-Isopropyl butylone found in a cocaine sample

A synthetic cathinone – N-isopropyl butylone – has been detected in a sample that also contained cocaine. There is very little information available about effects, risks, dose or duration. What is it? N-Isopropyl butylone is a relative of butylone – a synthetic cathinone stimulant. Its chemical structure indicates that it: Important to note: We don’t know what the effects of

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