#TestIt Alert: Bag of pink powder sold in Sacramento, CA as 2C-B but actually contains caffeine, ketamine, and MDMA
By: Rachel Clark, DanceSafe Contractor A baggie of bright pink powder was sourced and sold in Sacramento, CA as 2C-B but actually contains caffeine, ketamine, and MDMA. The sample turned purple in the presence of the Marquis reagent, blue-green in the presence of the Mecke reagent, and green to purple in the presence of the Mandelin reagent. Caffeine is a widely popular stimulant found in beverages such as coffee and tea. It typically produces elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and cognition speed for approximately 4 to 6 hours, and functions by reducing the effectiveness of the neurotransmitter adenosine, a chemical responsible for...