New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted
Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones): MDPV and 4-MEC
THE MICROSCOPE
2020, Volume 68:3/4, pp. 156–171
DOI
https://doi.org/10.59082/SNVG6351
AUTHORS
Sebastian B. Sparenga M.S.; Gary J. Laughlin, Ph.D.; Meggan B. King, B.Sc.;and Dean Golemis, B.A.
ABSTRACT
The Microscope published selected monographs from McCrone Research Institute’s recently completed research, New Microcrystal Tests for Controlled Drugs, Diverted Pharmaceuticals, and Bath Salts (Synthetic Cathinones), which contains newly developed microcrystal tests and reagents for 9 drugs: alprazolam, butylone, mephedrone, methylone, MDPV, 4-MEC, alpha-PVP, tramadol, and zolpidem. This article includes the monographs for the following drugs and reagents:
• MDPV: palladium chloride with hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid• MDPV: gold bromide with phosphoric acid and acetic acid• 4-MEC: palladium chloride with hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid• 4-MEC: gold chloride with sulfuric acid