DME (3,4-dimethoxy-beta-hydroxyphenethylamine) is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug. It is the beta-
hydroxy derivative
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of
3,4-dimethoxyphenethylamine. DME was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin. In his book ''
PiHKAL'', the minimum dosage is listed as 115 mg, and the duration unknown. DME produces few to no effects. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of DME.
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
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Phenethylamine
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Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
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References
Psychedelic phenethylamines
Phenylethanolamines
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