Tetramethoxyamphetamine (TeMA), or 2,3,4,5-tetra
methoxy
In organic chemistry, a methoxy group is the functional group consisting of a methyl group bound to oxygen. This alkoxy group has the formula .
On a benzene ring, the Hammett equation classifies a methoxy substituent at the ''para'' position a ...
amphetamine
Amphetamine (contracted from Alpha and beta carbon, alpha-methylphenethylamine, methylphenethylamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, an ...
, is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug
Psychedelics are a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary mental states (known as psychedelic experiences or "trips") and a perceived "expansion of consciousness". Also referred to as classic halluc ...
and a
substituted amphetamine
Substituted amphetamines, or simply amphetamines, are a chemical class, class of compounds based upon the amphetamine structure; it includes all derivative (chemistry), derivative compounds which are formed by replacing, or substitution reacti ...
. Tetramethoxyamphetamine was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander Theodore "Sasha" Shulgin (June 17, 1925 – June 2, 2014) was an American biochemist, broad researcher of synthetic psychoactive compounds, and author of works regarding these, who independently explored the organic chemistry and ph ...
. In his book ''
PiHKAL (Phenethylamines i Have Known And Loved)'', the minimum dosage is listed as 50 mg, and the duration unknown. Tetramethoxyamphetamine produces a threshold,
mydriasis
Mydriasis is the Pupillary dilation, dilation of the pupil, usually having a non-physiological cause, or sometimes a physiological pupillary response. Non-physiological causes of mydriasis include disease, Physical trauma, trauma, or the use of c ...
, and a
headache
A headache, also known as cephalalgia, is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache. There is an increased risk of Depression (mood), depression in those with severe ...
. Limited data exists about its pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity.
See also
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Substituted methoxyphenethylamine
Methoxyphenethylamines (MPEAs), as well as methoxyamphetamines (MAs) in the case of the amphetamine (α-methylphenethylamine) homologues, are substituted phenethylamines with one or more methoxy groups. In some cases, one or more of the methoxy ...
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2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxyphenethylamine
2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxyphenethylamine (TeMPEA) is a drug of the phenethylamine family related to mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine) and the 2C drugs (4-substituted 2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamines). It was reported to be twice as potent as mes ...
(TeMPEA)
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2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine
2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (DMMDA or DMMDA-1) is a lesser-known psychedelic drug of the substituted amphetamine, amphetamine family related to MMDA (drug), MMDA. It was first chemical synthesis, synthesized by Alexander Shulgin ...
(DMMDA)
References
External links
Tetramethoxyamphetamine entry in ''PiHKAL''Tetramethoxyamphetamine entry in PiHKAL • info
DOx (psychedelics)
Methoxyphenethylamines
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