2-Bromo-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine (6-Bromo-MDA) is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug
Psychedelics are a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary states of consciousness (known as psychedelic experiences or "trips").Pollan, Michael (2018). ''How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science o ...
and a
substituted amphetamine
Substituted amphetamines are a class of compounds based upon the amphetamine structure; it includes all derivative compounds which are formed by replacing, or substituting, one or more hydrogen atoms in the amphetamine core structure with sub ...
. It was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander Theodore "Sasha" Shulgin (June 17, 1925 – June 2, 2014) was an American medicinal chemist, biochemist, organic chemist, pharmacologist, psychopharmacologist, and author. He is credited with introducing 3,4-methylenedioxymethamph ...
. In his book ''
PiHKAL'', the dose is listed as 350 mg and the duration unknown.
[2-Bromo-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine entry in ''PiHKAL'']
/ref> It produces stimulant effects but with no psychedelic or empathogenic action.[ Very little data exists about its pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity.
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See also
* 2-Bromomescaline
2-Bromomescaline (2-Br-M) is a derivative of the phenethylamine hallucinogen mescaline which has an unusual 2-bromo substitution. It is an agonist for serotonin receptors, with a binding affinity of 215 nM at 5-HT1A, 513 nM at 5- ...
* 6-Chloro-MDMA
* 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 ...
* Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
References
Bromobenzene derivatives
Substituted amphetamines
Benzodioxoles
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