2C-O-4 (4-isopropoxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is a phenethylamine of the 2C family. It is also a positional isomer of isoproscaline and was probably first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. It produces hallucinogenic, psychedelic, and entheogenic effects.[1] Because of the low potency of 2C-O-4, and the inactivity of 2C-O, Shulgin felt that the 2C-O series would not be an exciting area for research, and did not pursue any further analogues.[1]

2C-O-4
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2-{2,5-Dimethoxy-4-[(propan-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethan-1-amine
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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UNII
  • InChI=1S/C13H21NO3/c1-9(2)17-13-8-11(15-3)10(5-6-14)7-12(13)16-4/h7-9H,5-6,14H2,1-4H3 checkY
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  • CC(C)Oc1cc(OC)c(cc1OC)CCN
Properties
C13H21NO3
Molar mass 239.31 g/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Chemistry

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2C-O-4 is in a class of compounds commonly known as phenethylamines, and the systematic chemical name is 2-(4-isopropoxy-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine.

Effects

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Little is known about the psychopharmacological effects of 2C-O-4. Based on the one report available in his book PiHKAL, Shulgin lists the dosage of 2C-O-4 as being >60 mg.[1]

Pharmacology

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The mechanism that produces the hallucinogenic and entheogenic effects of 2C-O-4 is unknown.

Dangers

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The toxicity of 2C-O-4 is not known.

Legality

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Canada

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As of October 31, 2016, 2C-O-4 is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada.[2]

United States

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2C-O-4 is unscheduled and unregulated in the United States; however, because of its close similarity in structure and effects to mescaline and 2C-T-7, possession and sale of 2C-O-4 may be subject to prosecution under the Federal Analog Act.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Shulgin, Alexander; Shulgin, Ann (September 1991). PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story. Berkeley, California: Transform Press. ISBN 0-9630096-0-5. OCLC 25627628. 2C-O-4 Entry in PiHKAL
  2. ^ "Canada Gazette – Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Part J — 2C-phenethylamines)". 4 May 2016.