BOB (4-bromo-2,5,beta-trimethoxyphenethylamine) is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug
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. It is the beta-methoxy
analog
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of
2C-B
2C-B (4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is a psychedelic drug of the 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1974. In Shulgin's book '' PiHKAL'', the dosage range is listed as 12–24 mg. As a recreational drug, 2C-B is so ...
. BOB 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 dosage range is listed as 10–20 mg, and the duration listed as 10–20 hours.
[BOB Entry in ''PiHKAL'']
/ref> BOB produces an altered state of consciousness, tinnitus
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, a pleasant tingling
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throughout the body, and a sense of awareness.[ Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of BOB.
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Legality
United Kingdom
This substance is a Class A drug in the Drugs controlled by the UK Misuse of Drugs Act
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.
See also
* BOD
* BOH
* BOHD
* Bk-2C-B
* β-Methyl-2C-B
β-Methyl-2C-B (BMB) is a recreational designer drug with psychedelic effects. It is a structural isomer of DOB but is considerably less potent, having around half the potency of 2C-B itself with activity starting at a dosage of around 20 ...
* 2C-B-aminorex
* Phenethylamine
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References
Psychedelic phenethylamines
Phenylethanolamine ethers
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