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5-Methoxy-alpha-ethyltryptamine (5-MeO-α-ET) is a psychoactive drug and member of the tryptamine chemical class. It produces psychedelic and stimulant effects.[1]
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Formula | C13H18N2O |
Molar mass | 218.300 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 201 to 203 °C (394 to 397 °F) |
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Dosage
edit5-MeO-α-ET, when used recreationally, is usually taken orally at dosages of 50–75 mg.
Effects
edit5-MeO-α-ET produces entactogenic and stimulant effects that can last 4–6 hours. However, little information exists on the psychopharmacological effects of this compound, thus considerable variation with regard to dosage and effects can be expected.
Dangers
editThere have been no reported deaths or hospitalizations from 5-MeO-α-ET, but its safety profile is unknown.
Legality
edit5-MeO-α-ET is unscheduled and uncontrolled in the United States, but possession and sales of 5-MeO-α-ET could be prosecuted under the Federal Analog Act because of its structural similarities to α-ET and α-MT.
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editReferences
edit- ^ Deluca P, Davey Z, Corazza O, Di Furia L, Farre M, Flesland LH, et al. (December 2012). "Identifying emerging trends in recreational drug use; outcomes from the Psychonaut Web Mapping Project". Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry. 39 (2). Elsevier BV: 221–226. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2012.07.011. PMID 22841965. S2CID 22296279.