4-MEC is a chemical that has a chemical similarity to mephedrone. Due to its resemblance to mephedrone, it is considered a stimulant and entactogenic drug of the chemical class phenethylamine, amphetamine and cathinone. It is sold under the name “NRG-2” alone or in mixtures with other substituted cathinones, although other blends such as “NRG-1” may be more ambiguous with the ingredients.

4-MEC is reported to have been used as the active ingredient in fake “Ecstasy” pills in some countries such as New Zealand.
Recreational use
Some users have injected the drug intravenously. This requires heating the water/4-MEC solution in order for 4-MEC to dissolve. Injecting 4-MEC appears to be rough on veins and is sometimes accompanied by a burning sensation; for this reason 4-MEC should be diluted as much as possible. Intravenous dosages are comparable to oral ones, although more care should be given to safety (with regard to possibility of overdose and long-term effects).
Chemical and physical data
Formula: C12H17NO
Molar mass: 191.274 g·mol?1
Clinical data
Synonyms: 4-Methyl-N-ethylcathinone; 2-Ethylamino-1-p-tolylpropan-1-one

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