Hello Unfortunately, all my efforts to synthesis methcathinone by using potassium permanganate failed. I conclude that permanganate is a very strong oxidizing agent. The ephedrine reaction causes it to break down and the Benzyldehyde substance is produced. Now I'm looking for a complete synthesis of methcathinone. Easy to use and excellent performance. I found out on the sites that The ephedrine can be oxidized using sodium hydrochloride or H2O2 or other chromates instead of kmno4. i do'nt know which of these methods work properly. My question is this. Which friends have successfully completed methcathinone synthesis? Which method is 100% successful? Thank you friends for your help