The exact pharmacology of 4-CMC is unknown, though it is probably a dopamine and serotonin releasing agent. Its chemical structure closely resembles para-chloromethamphetamine and studies involving mice indicate that it is neurotoxic.[4]
Legality
Clephedrone is an Anlage I controlled drug in Germany.
Sweden's public health agency suggested classifying 4-Chloromethcathinone (klefedron) as illegal narcotic on June 1, 2015.[5]
As of October 2015 4-CMC is a controlled substance in China.[6]
4-CMC is considered a Schedule 1 substance in Virginia.[7]
In December 2019, the UNODC announced scheduling recommendations placing 4-CMC into Schedule II.[8]
^Taschwer M, Weiß JA, Kunert O, Schmid MG (November 2014). "Analysis and characterization of the novel psychoactive drug 4-chloromethcathinone (clephedrone)". Forensic Science International. 244: e56–e59. doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.09.007. PMID25280452.
^Klavž J, Gorenjak M, Marinšek M (August 2016). "Suicide attempt with a mix of synthetic cannabinoids and synthetic cathinones: Case report of non-fatal intoxication with AB-CHMINACA, AB-FUBINACA, alpha-PHP, alpha-PVP and 4-CMC". Forensic Science International. 265: 121–124. doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2016.01.018. PMID26890319.
^"23 nya ämnen kan klassas som narkotika eller hälsofarlig vara" [23 new substances can be classified as narcotic drugs or substances dangerous to health]. Folkhälsomyndigheten [The Public Health Authority] (in Swedish). 1 June 2015. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
^"关于印发《非药用类麻醉药品和精神药品列管办法》的通知" [Notice on Issuing the Measures for the Listing and Control of Non-Medicinal Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances] (in Chinese). China Food and Drug Administration. 27 September 2015. Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.