N-Ethylpentedrone (also known as α-ethylaminopentiophenone, α-EAPP, α-ethylaminovalerophenone, N-ethylnorpentedrone, and NEP) is a chemical compound of the substituted cathinone class.
Since the mid-2010s, NEP has been sold online as a designer drug. It is the N-ethyl analog of pentedrone.
NDEWS Online Mentions Report (5/19/2023)
Context: This drug was found based on Reddit discussion seen by the web-monitoring team in the past week.
What was found? N-Ethylpentedrone (NEP) is a synthetic cathinone that has experienced higher activity over the past year, with a recent spike in discussion.
What is N-Ethylpentedrone? NEP, also known as N-ethylnorpentedrone, is a chemical compound of the substituted cathinone class. Since the mid-2010s, NEP has been sold online as a designer drug. It is the N-ethyl analog of pentedrone.
How is N-Ethylpentedrone being discussed? Users on Reddit compare NEP to other stimulants, such as methamphetamine and 3-FPM. Discussions describe NEP as being used in both productivity and recreational contexts. Concerns about side-effects like vasoconstriction, inability to sleep for days, and swollen lips are also mentioned. Furthermore, users discuss NEP dosage and its potentially compulsive nature.
Drug Terms: N-Ethylpentedrone, α-ethylaminopentiophenone, α-EAPP, α-ethylaminovalerophenone, N-ethylnorpentedrone, NEP