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CATHINONE [1 record]

Record 1 2024-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

Cathinone is a naturally occurring stimulant found in the leaves of the khat plant (Catha edulis).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
CONT

La cathinone est le psychostimulant principal du khat.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Drogas y toxicomanía
OBS

Alcaloide psicotrópico que es principio activo del qat.

OBS

Molécula psicoestimulante, derivada de la fenitilamina, y emparentada química y funcionalmente con las anfetaminas.

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