alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone

English

Alternative forms

• α-pyrrolidinopentiophenone, α-PVP, alpha-PVP

Etymology

alpha- +‎ pyrrolidino- +‎ penti- +‎ phenone.

Pronunciation

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Noun

alpha-pyrrolidinopentiophenone (uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) A synthetic stimulant drug of the cathinone class, C₁₅H₂₁NO, that is reputed to produce potent but short-lived, hallucinogenic effects.

Synonyms

• alpha-pyrrolidinovalerophenone
• bath salts
• flakka
• gravel
• Ivory Wave
• α-pyrrolidinovalerophenone