Stimulants
N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP)
Street names: Pentylone, bk-EPDP, N-EP
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⚡What it does
- Weak MDMA-like stimulant/empathogen
⚠Key risks
- THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way
- Serotonin syndrome risk with antidepressants
- Cardiovascular strain
✚Overdose signs
- Overheating
- Racing heart
- Serotonin syndrome signs (agitation, clonus)
📋Quick facts
Also known asPentylone, bk-EPDP, N-EP
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule I analog (US); controlled EU
AppearanceCrystals/powder — sold as 'Molly'
Street priceSold as fake Molly $10–$30/g
Legal statusAnalogue US; controlled UK/EU
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: DEA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) | Schedule I analog | THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way; Serotonin syndrome risk with antidepressants | Sold as fake Molly $10–$30/g |
| Eutylone | Schedule I | Sold as fake MDMA/Molly — users disappointed, redose; Stimulant strain: heart, BP | ~$15–$35/g |
| MDMA | Schedule I | Overheating + dehydration (or fatal water intoxication); Serotonin depletion — multi-day comedown | ~$10–$40 per pill |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) look like?
Crystals/powder — sold as 'Molly'
What are the signs of a N-Ethyl-Pentylone (βk-EPDP) overdose?
Overheating; Racing heart; Serotonin syndrome signs (agitation, clonus) Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE REDOSE TRAP: weak effects lead to stacking doses; N-ethyl-pentylone drove festival overdose clusters (2017–18, UK/US) exactly this way Dependence can develop with regular use.