5-Methoxy-alpha-ethyltryptamine (5-MeO-α-ET) is a
psychoactive drug
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and member of the
tryptamine chemical class Chemical classification systems attempt to classify elements or compounds according to certain chemical functional or structural properties. Whereas the structural properties are largely intrinsic, functional properties and the derived classificat ...
. It produces
psychedelic
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and
stimulant
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effects.
Dosage
5-MeO-α-ET, when used
recreationally, is usually taken orally at dosages of 50–75 mg.
Effects
5-MeO-α-ET produces
entactogenic and stimulant effects that can last 4–6 hours. However, little information exists on the
psychopharmacological
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effects of this compound, thus considerable variation with regard to dosage and effects can be expected.
Dangers
There have been no reported deaths or hospitalizations from 5-MeO-α-ET, but its safety profile is unknown.
Legality
5-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.
See also
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4-HO-AMT
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4-Methyl-AET
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5-Fluoro-AET
5-Fluoro-α-ethyltryptamine (5-F-AET) is a tryptamine
Tryptamine is an indolamine metabolite of the essential amino acid, tryptophan. The chemical structure is defined by an indole ─ a fused benzene and pyrrole ring, and a 2-aminoethyl gr ...
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5-EtO-AMT
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5-MeO-AMT
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7-Methyl-AET
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alpha-Ethyltryptamine
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alpha-Methyltryptamine
References
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