Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiothiophenone

α-Pyrrolidinopentiothiophenone (also known as α-PVT) is a synthetic stimulant of the cathinone class that has been sold online as a designer drug. It is an analogue of α-PVP where the phenyl ring has been replaced by thiophene.

α-PVT was first identified in Japan in 2013. Its metabolism has been described in literature.

It produces stimulating effects in humans, according to the individuals who have tried it. Most of the individuals who have tried it prefer α-PVP and α-PPP to it.

Side effects
α-PVT has been shown to possess high cytotoxicity against human cell lines.

Legality
Sweden's public health agency suggested classifying α-PVT as hazardous substance on November 10, 2014.

α-PVT is a controlled substance in China.

α-PVT is illegal in Switzerland.