α-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone or α-PVP is legal substitution of MDPV. MDPV itself is a research chemical also known as Methylenedioxypyrovalerone, 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone. It is sometimes called as PV, Super Coke, Magic, MDPK.

Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone – is one of chemical stimulators that was discovered in 1960s. This chemical substance is closely related to pyrovalerone which is a drug that has psychoactive effect. Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone has psychoactive stimulating effect on central nervous system. The systematic chemical name of alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone is 1-phenyl-2-(1-pyrrolidinyl)-1-pentanone. Its chemical formula is C₁₅H₂₁NO. Other chemical properties are not studied enough. Alpha-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone is classified as a stimulant that can be also called psychostimulant. Stimulants are chemical products which affect mental or physical functions, sometimes they affect both. a-PVP improves productivity, wakefulness, motivation, locomotion and endurance. Usually stimulants have temporary effect on psychoneurotic system. They are also called ‘uppers’ because of their stimulating effect on every kind of human activity. Many stimulants have relaxation effect and even may cause euphoria for short period of time. Chemical companies also warn you that a-PVP is not for human consumption it can be used for the purposes of chemical research only. It can damage your health if consumed.