Scientists utilize chiral high-performance liquid chromatography to precisely identify psychoactive cathinones

Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague) have published new research about the synthesis and structural analysis of cyclic synthetic cathinones derived from α-tetralone. The study, led by Prof. Michal Kohout from the Department of Organic Chemistry, provides critical insights into the structural characterization and chiral separation of novel psychoactive substances (NPS). The findings are expected to aid in the regulation and pharmaceutical development of these compounds.