4-Fluoromethylphenidate (also known as 4-FMPH and 4F-MPH) is a stimulant drug that acts as a higher potency dopamine reuptake inhibitor than the closely related methylphenidate.
4-Fluoromethylphenidate was studied further along with other analogues of (±)-threo-methylphenidate (TMP) to assess their potential as anti-cocaine medications.
4-Fluoromethylphenidate is a Schedule I controlled substance in the US state Alabama. As of 5 May 2017, 4-fluoromethylphenidate is a controlled substance in Canada.
NDEWS Online Mentions (May 12, 2023)
What was found? Online discussions of the drug 4F-MPH have shown a consistent upward trend in activity since late 2022.
What is 4F-MPH? 4F-MPH is a stimulant of the methylphenidate family. The chemical structure is closely related to that of Ritalin.
How is 4F-MPH being discussed? 4F-MPH is most often discussed in use as a nootropic (a.k.a.: “smart drug”) taken once a day, although some commenters use it recreationally as a stimulant. Several commenters explicitly state having ADHD (unclear whether formally or self-diagnosed) and an inability to attain Ritalin or Adderall as their reason for starting the use of 4F-MPH.
Drug Terms: 4F-MPH,4-FMPH, 4-Fluoromethylphenidate