UNSPSC 12361502: 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone

A chemical compound consisting of a phenylacetone moiety substituted with a methylenedioxy functional group. It is commonly synthesized from either safrole which, for comparison, is 3-[3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenyl]-2-propene) or its isomer isosafrole via oxidation using the Wacker oxidation or peroxyacid oxidation methods. It is a controlled substance by the US Government on account of its relation to the MDxx chemical class, MDP2P, as well as safrole and isosafrole.

UNSPSC 12361502 3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone is a Commodity code that appears in state and local procurement records with minimal alignment to its chemical nomenclature. Recent opportunities tagged with this code show no direct procurement of the chemical itself; instead, they span emergency medical services (EMS) pharmaceutical supplies, naloxone and drug deactivation systems, pharmacy benefit management services, and on-site pharmacy operations. The issuing bodies are mixed: county emergency services departments (Williamson County, Texas; Seminole County, Florida), municipal fire departments (City of Tucson), state health agencies, and regional health plans (Inland Empire Health Plan). The work involves competitive bidding for medical supply contracts, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostic equipment, vending and smart locker systems for controlled-substance distribution, and pharmacy management services. Vendors typically must be licensed with state pharmacy boards, comply with DEA and FDA regulations, maintain insurance coverage including professional and cyber liability, and meet drug-free workplace and E-Verify requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Arizona. Williamson County, Texas posted IFB 26IFB63 on July 15, 2026, for EMS medical and pharmaceutical items with sealed bids due August 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. CST; bid bonds of 5 percent are required for contracts exceeding $100,000 and performance bonds up to full value for contracts exceeding $50,000. The City of Tucson Fire Department issued RFP 260217 on June 24, 2026, for BLS and ALS pharmaceuticals, supplies, and VendNovation vending machines and software (251 line items, estimated annual usage from 1 to 120,000 units per item), with federal compliance requirements including prevailing wage, Section 3 labor targets, and Buy America provisions; the contract runs one year from award with four one-year renewal options. Seminole County, Florida sought 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually through IFB 60459723LAS with a response deadline of July 26, 2023. A Texas state agency posted RFP 104PHSL on July 1, 2026, for on-site pharmacy services and sublease space (responses due July 29, 2026), and Inland Empire Health Plan posted RFP 2607198 on June 12, 2026, for pharmacy benefit manager services (responses due July 15, 2026).