On the Decomposition of the Narcotic α-pyrrolidinovalerophenone in Nasway
https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2020-4-19-26
Abstract
The article provides information on the decomposition of the narcotic α-pyrrolidinovalerophenone (α-PVP) in nasway and the results of the study of the decomposition rate for the drug in an alkaline environment. It is shown that in a week, the content of α-PVP in nasway reduces by almost two times, and in 1,5–2 months, it is not found in the sample. Similar results were acquired for aqueous alkaline solutions of α-PVP.
The information obtained can be useful for experts specializing in “research of narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors, potent and poisonous substances” when conducting examinations and research.
About the Authors
L. I. Modinova
Forensic Center of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the Nizhny Novgorod region
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Larisa Ivanovna Modinova – Candidate of Chemistry, Deputy Head of the Department of Forensic Examinations of Materials, Substances, Products; Forensic center of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in the Nizhny Novgorod region
Nizhny Novgorod, 603134
O. V. Panteleeva
Forensic Center of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation for the Nizhny Novgorod region
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga Viktorovna Panteleeva – Chief Expert, Department of Forensic Examinations of Materials, Substances, Products; Forensic Center of the Main Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation in the Nizhny Novgorod region
Nizhny Novgorod, 603134
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Modinova L.I., Panteleeva O.V. On the Decomposition of the Narcotic α-pyrrolidinovalerophenone in Nasway. Theory and Practice of Forensic Science. 2020;15(4):19-26. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2020-4-19-26
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