Hydroxetamine (HXE)

Hydroxetamine (HXE) is classified as a novel hallucinogen. Novel hallucinogens have been reported to cause effects similar to ketamine and phencyclidine (PCP). Novel hallucinogens have been linked to adverse events, including deaths, as described in the literature. Structurally similar drugs include methoxetamine (MXE), deschloro-N-ethyl ketamine (O-PCE), and other similar analogues. Hydroxetamine and methoxetamine are not explicitly scheduled substances in the United States.

Class:

Hallucinogen

Appearance:

Blood

Formula:

C14H19NO2

MW:

233.3

[M+]:

233

[M+H]+:

234.1489

IUPAC:

2-(ethylamino)-2-(3-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexanone

Report Date:

August 31, 2022