Background:

Mephedrone-d₃(hydrochloride) (CRM) is a certified reference material intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of mephedrone by GC- or LC-MS. Mephedrone is categorized as a cathinone. It has been detected in products sold as bath salts and plant food.^1,2Mephedrone is regulated as a Schedule I compound in the United States. Mephedrone-d₃(hydrochloride) (CRM) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

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