5-Methoxy-alpha-ethyltryptamine (5-MeO-α-ET) is a

psychoactive drug A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, psychoactive agent or psychotropic drug is a chemical substance, that changes functions of the nervous system, and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition or behavior. ...

and member of the

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 group at the second carbon (third aromatic atom, with the f ...

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. It produces psychedelic and stimulant 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 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

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because of its structural similarities to α-ET and α-MT.

References

{{Tryptamines Psychedelic tryptamines Designer drugs Monoamine oxidase inhibitors Serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine releasing agents Serotonin receptor agonists Mexamines

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