Methylenedioxyallylamphetamine (MDAL or 3,4-methylenedioxy-''N''-allylamphetamine) is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug. It is also the
''N''-
allyl derivative
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of
3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (also known as MDA and sass) is an empathogen-entactogen, psychostimulant, and psychedelic drug of the amphetamine family that is encountered mainly as a recreational drug. In terms of pharmacology, MDA acts most ...
(MDA). MDAL was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin. In his book ''
PiHKAL'', the minimum dosage is listed as 180 mg, and the duration unknown. MDAL produces few to no effects on its own, but may enhance the effects of
LSD
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known colloquially as acid, is a potent psychedelic drug. Effects typically include intensified thoughts, emotions, and sensory perception. At sufficiently high dosages LSD manifests primarily mental, vi ...
. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of MDAL.
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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MDPR
3,4-Methylenedioxy-''N''-propylamphetamine (MDPR, "Phantom") is a lesser-known psychedelic drug and a substituted amphetamine. MDPR was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book '' PiHKAL'', the minimum dosage is listed as 200 ...
References
Substituted amphetamines
Allyl compounds
Benzodioxoles
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