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5-DBFPV

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Subjective Effects
Pharmacology
Interactions
Tolerance
5-DBFPV molecule structure5-DBFPV molecule structure
5-Dihydrobenzofuranpyrovalerone
3-desoxy-MDPV, 3-desoxy-3,4-MDPVOpen in Piru
Psychoactive Class
Stimulant

5-DBFPV is a pyrrolidine-containing synthetic cathinone1 stimulant. It is an analogue of MDPV in which the methylenedioxyphenyl group is replaced by a dihydrobenzofuran, a structural change that distinguishes it from MDPV.2 It has been sold online as a designer drug and is classified as potentially habit-forming. Its classification is tentative.

Dosage & Duration

Log in Piru

Dosage

Doses are population estimates that vary widely between individuals.

Threshold2-5 mg
Light5-15 mg
Moderate15-30 mg
Strong30-60 mg
Heavy60+ mg

Duration

After Effects4-12 hours

Subjective Effects

Subjective Effects not written up yet

Reagent Testing

Expected colorimetric results for common reagent tests. Colors show reaction change over 1–2 minutes.

Marquis(MQ)
white → red2
Mecke(ME)
white → brown2 → green2
Mandelin(MD)
yellow2 → black3
Robadope(RB)
orange1 → orange1 → orange2
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Pharmacology

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Interactions

Interactions not written up yet

An unlisted combination is an unknown one, not a safe one. Check a dedicated combination chart before mixing.

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Tolerance

Tolerance not written up yet

Harm Potential

Addiction & Dependence

Psychological

High

As a pyrrolidine cathinone analogue of MDPV, this substance is classified as habit-forming with significant potential for compulsive redosing patterns characteristic of this drug class.

History & Culture

5-DBFPV was sold online as a designer drug3. It was developed as an analogue of MDPV in which the methylenedioxyphenyl group was replaced by dihydrobenzofuran.

Legality

By Country

Illegal1
Sweden flagSweden5-DBFPV is illegal

References

Source Pages

  1. Bluelight: discussion thread - 5-DBFPV (benzofuran analogue of α-PVP)
  2. PsychonautWiki: List of Substances (5-DBFPV listed)
  3. TripSit: /DeDgrl aggregate sheet – onset & after-effects
  4. Wikipedia

Citations

  1. A method for identifying designer drugs of synthetic cathinones. Tokyo Customs Central Laboratory (2015). https://www.customs.go.jp/ccl_search/e_info_search/drugs/r_55_02_e.pdf1
  2. Product Information: 3-desoxy-3,4-Methylenedioxy Pyrovalerone (hydrochloride). Cayman Chemical (2023). https://cdn.caymanchem.com/cdn/insert/16437.pdf1
  3. 5-DBFPV. National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) (2025). https://drugs.ncats.io/drug/260XIB9AAR1

Further Reading

  1. Cerilliant certified reference solution announcement
  2. DEA Microgram Journal 2016 – seizures list
  3. EMCDDA: Risk Assessment - α-PVP (comparative cathinone data)
  4. Forensic Toxicology - Recently abused synthetic cathinones, α-pyrrolidinophenone derivatives
  5. LC-QTOF-MS identification paper (forensic case work)
  6. MDPI Molecules - Synthetic Cathinones: Recent Developments and Enantioselectivity
  7. MDPI Molecules review – cathinone SAR & abuse liability
  8. Reddit: 500 mg insufflated binge case report
  9. Reddit: first-experience report (oral 5-DBFPV)
  10. Virginia DFS Toxicology Procedures Manual – analytical parameters

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