Stimulants
Pyrovalerone (Centroton / Thymergix)
Street names: Centroton, Thymergix, Pyrrolidinopentiophenone template
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⚡What it does
- 1960s NDRIs for fatigue/narcolepsy — the parent of every modern bath salt
⚠Key risks
- The pharmacology blueprint for the entire pyrovalerone RC wave
- Cardiovascular strain, insomnia, dependence
- Withdrawal available as Rx in a few countries; grey-market 'Centroton' often counterfeit
✚Overdose signs
- Racing heart, hypertension
- Agitation
📋Quick facts
Also known asCentroton, Thymergix, Pyrrolidinopentiophenone template
CategoryStimulants
Schedule / classSchedule V (US, pharmaceutical); cathinone-template molecule
AppearanceTablets historically; the molecular template of α-PVP/MPDV/a-PHP
Street priceNiche; grey-market $20–$40/50 tabs
Legal statusSchedule V US (pharma); controlled most places; template compounds banned
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: FDA, EMCDDA
Category comparison — Stimulants
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrovalerone (Centroton / Thymergix) | Schedule V | The pharmacology blueprint for the entire pyrovalerone RC wave; Cardiovascular strain, insomnia, dependence | Niche |
| α-PVP (Flakka) | Schedule I | Notorious for psychotic episodes ('flakka zombies' media panic); Extreme compulsive redosing | ~$10–$30 per gram |
| MDPV | Schedule I | The original 'bath salts' panic drug — psychosis, self-harm reports; Very compulsive redosing | ~$15–$40 per gram |
| α-PHP | Analogue prosecutions | Binge-compulsion; sleep deprivation psychosis; Little human data | ~$15–$40 per gram |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Pyrovalerone (Centroton / Thymergix) look like?
Tablets historically; the molecular template of α-PVP/MPDV/a-PHP
What are the signs of a Pyrovalerone (Centroton / Thymergix) overdose?
Racing heart, hypertension; Agitation Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
The pharmacology blueprint for the entire pyrovalerone RC wave Dependence can develop with regular use.