''para''-Ethoxyamphetamine, also known as 4-ethoxyamphetamine (4-ETA), is a
psychoactive drug
A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, psychoactive agent or psychotropic drug is a chemical substance, that changes functions of the nervous system, and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition or behavior. ...
and
research chemical
Research chemicals are chemical substances used by scientists for medical and scientific research purposes. One characteristic of a research chemical is that it is for laboratory research use only; a research chemical is not intended for human o ...
of the
phenethylamine
Phenethylamine (PEA) is an organic compound, natural monoamine alkaloid, and trace amine, which acts as a central nervous system stimulant in humans. In the brain, phenethylamine regulates monoamine neurotransmission by binding to trace amin ...
and
amphetamine
Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
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es which is closely related to the infamous
''para''-methoxyamphetamine (PMA). ''para''-Ethoxyamphetamine has similar effects to PMA in animal studies, although with slightly weaker stimulant effects.
Like PMA, it has prominent
MAOI
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a class of drugs that inhibit the activity of one or both monoamine oxidase enzymes: monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) and monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B). They are best known as effective antidepressants, especi ...
activity,
and is likely to have similar dangers associated with its use.
See also
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''para''-Methoxyamphetamine (PMA)
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2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethoxyamphetamine
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethoxyamphetamine (MEM) is a psychedelic drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book '' PiHKAL'', he lists the active dose range as 20–50 mg, and ...
(MEM)
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2,5-Dimethoxy-4-propoxyamphetamine (MPM)
References
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Substituted amphetamines
Serotonin releasing agents