Stimulants
N-Cyclohexylpentylone
Street names: CHP, Cyclohexyl pentylone
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⚡What it does
- Pentylone-family cathinone stimulant
- Noticeably serotonergic — mild empathogenic edge
⚠Key risks
- Reported to UNODC from 2 countries in 2024
- Unknown long-term toxicity; cathinone-class compulsive use
- Heat + exertion risk at parties
- Frequently sold under wrong names by RC vendors
✚Overdose signs
- Tachycardia, hypertension
- Hyperthermia
- Serotonin-syndrome features if combined with other serotonergic drugs
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Cyclohexylpentylone | Not scheduled | Reported to UNODC from 2 countries in 2024; Unknown long-term toxicity; cathinone-class compulsive use | RC-market pricing |
| Cocaine | Schedule II | Heart attack/stroke even in young users; Severe addiction — craving cycle | ~$60–$120 per gram |
| Speed (amphetamine paste) | Schedule II | Insomnia, anxiety, paranoia; Heart strain and overheating | ~$10–$40 per gram |
| Methamphetamine | Schedule II | Addiction — among the most addictive drugs known; Meth mouth, skin sores, psychosis | ~$20–$100 per gram |
| Adderall (amphetamine salts) | Schedule II | Dependence and tolerance; Cardiovascular strain | ~$3–$15 per 30 mg tablet |
| Adderall XR | Schedule II | Same as Adderall; long duration masks sleep debt; Beads snorted bypass XR mechanism | ~$5–$20 per 30 mg capsule |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does N-Cyclohexylpentylone look like?
White powder or crystals; capsule and powder form
What are the signs of a N-Cyclohexylpentylone overdose?
Tachycardia, hypertension; Hyperthermia; Serotonin-syndrome features if combined with other serotonergic drugs Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Reported to UNODC from 2 countries in 2024 Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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