5-DBFPV is a benzofuran analogue of MDPV and α-PVP. Legally controlled in multiple jurisdictions including Sweden (Schedule I since January 2016) and UK (Class B under cathinone analogue provisions). Analytical papers show it is occasionally mis-sold as α-PVP or MDPV. User reports highlight pronounced vasoconstriction, headaches during comedown, and powerful psychological reinforcement leading to compulsive use. Strong harm-reduction emphasis on milligram-accurate scales, strict session limits, and avoiding redosing patterns.
Also known as: 3-desoxy-mdpv, 3-desoxy-3,4-mdpv, 5-Dihydrobenzofuranpyrovalerone
Classification
Chemical: Cathinone
Psychoactive: Stimulant
Tag: Habit-Forming
Tag: Pyrrolidine
Tag: Pyrrolidinophenone
Tag: Research-Chemical
Tag: Synthetic cathinone
Tag: Tentative
Effects
Stimulation
Teeth Grinding
Vasoconstriction
Increased Heart Rate
Temperature Regulation Suppression
Loss Of Appetite
Euphoria
Increased Motivation
Focus Enhancement
Wakefulness
Compulsive Redosing
Anxiety
Appetite Suppression
Light Sensitivity
Increased Libido
Disinhibition
Tactile Enhancement
Dehydration
Routes of Administration
Insufflated
Dosage
Threshold: 5-10 mg
Light: 10-20 mg
Common: 20-35 mg
Strong: 35-60 mg
Heavy: 60 mg+
Duration
Onset: 0.08-0.25 h
Comeup: 0.25-0.5 h
Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
Offset: 1-3 h
After Effects: 4-12 h
Total Duration: 2-4 h
Oral
Dosage
Threshold: 2-5 mg
Light: 20-40 mg
Common: 40-75 mg
Strong: 75-120 mg
Heavy: 120 mg+
Duration
Onset: 0.25-0.75 h
Comeup: 0.5-1 h
Peak: 0.5-1.5 h
Offset: 1-3 h
After Effects: 4-12 h
Total Duration: 3-7 h
Vaporized
Dosage
Heavy: 20 mg+
Light: 2–5 mg
Common: 5–10 mg
Strong: 10–20 mg
Threshold: ~1–2 mg (test)
Duration
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Harm Reduction
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Sources
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5-DBFPV: 5-DBFPV is a benzofuran analogue of MDPV and α-PVP. Legally controlled in multiple jurisdictions including Sweden (Schedule I since January 2016) and UK (Class B under cathinone analogue provisions). Analytical papers show it is occasionally mis-sold as α-PVP or MDPV. User reports highlight
