CAS 22331-70-0: p-Methoxymethamphetamine

(±)-N-Methyl-p-methoxyamphetamine (MEM) is a synthetic cannabinoid that is used as an ingredient in the manufacture of designer drugs. MEM can be detected by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, although it is not possible to distinguish MEM from other synthetic cannabinoids by these methods. MEM produces no significant adverse effects on human liver, but may have serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels. The drug can be found in urine samples with a chemical ionization detector or electrochemical detector. The analytical method for MEM detection is based on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS). The LC/MS/MS technique separates and identifies compounds by creating ions through the use of an electric field. This method has been shown to accurately detect MEM, while also eliminating false positives due to its specificity.