Testing MDMA (Molly) - Summary

Summary

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**Title:** Marquis Reagent Test on 3 Substances Sold as Pure MDMA Crystals

**Summary:**

* Three substances sold as pure MDMA crystals at a festival were tested using a Marquis reagent test kit.
* **Substance 1:** Off-white crystalline powder with a vanilla scent. Test result: Pale yellow (likely Mephedrone, a research chemical with similar effects to MDMA and cocaine).
* **Substance 2:** Tan crystalline powder with a sweet chemical taste. Test result: Yellow (identified as Methalone, also known as BK-MDMA, a cheaper alternative to MDMA with similar but inferior effects).
* **Substance 3:** Brownish powder with a sweet licorice smell. Test result: Straight to black (likely **actual MDMA**, or possibly MDA/MDE).

**Key Takeaway:** The video highlights the importance of testing substances (using a test kit) to avoid unknowingly consuming untested research chemicals, which can have unknown long-term and short-term effects.

Facts

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**Substance Testing**

1. Three substances, all sold as pure MDMA crystals, were tested using a Marquis reagent test.
2. The test looks for a "straight to black" reaction to indicate MDMA presence.

**Substance 1 (Off-White Crystalline Powder)**

3. Substance 1 has a vanilla scent.
4. The Marquis reagent test result was a pale yellow color with a fizzle.
5. The fizzle indicates the presence of a hydrochloride salt.

**Substance 2 (Tan Crystalline Powder)**

6. Substance 2 has a slight sweet chemical taste and smell.
7. The user reported a 2-hour duration of effects.
8. The Marquis reagent test result was a straight to yellow color.
9. The yellow color is indicative of methalone (also known as BK-MDMA, M1, or MD-MC).

**Substance 3 (Brownish Looking Stuff)**

10. Substance 3 has a very sweet licorice smell.
11. The user reported a 3-5 hour duration of effects without need for re-dosing.
12. The Marquis reagent test result was a straight to black color, indicative of MDMA (or possibly MDA or MDE).

**General Information**

13. Methalone is a cheaper alternative to MDMA, with similar but distinct effects.
14. Methalone has three times less affinity for the serotonin transporter than MDMA.
15. New research chemicals are being developed daily, many of which mimic MDMA effects.
16. A test kit is recommended for substance identification due to the risks of unknown long-term and short-term effects.