2C-G is a

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of the 2C-series. First synthesized by

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. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to

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and

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. Like many of the phenethylamines in ''

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'', 2C-G and its

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have only been taken by Shulgin and a small test group, making it difficult to ensure completeness when describing effects.

Chemistry

2C-G is 3,4-dimethyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, with the formula .

Dosage and effects

In Shulgin's book ''PiHKAL'', the dosage range is listed as 20 to 35 mg. Effects are similar to the related

, and are extremely long lasting; the duration is 18–30 hours. Visual effects are muted or absent, and it is described in ''PiHKAL'' as an "insight-enhancer". Unlike other members of the 2C-series, 2C-G is nearly as potent as its

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form.

Homologs

Several

of 2C-G were also synthesized by Shulgin. These include 2C-G-3, 2C-G-5, and 2C-G-N. Some, such as 2C-G-1, 2C-G-2, 2C-G-4, and 2C-G-6 are possible to synthesize in principle but impossible or extraordinarily difficult to do so in practice.

Legal status

Canada

As of October 31, 2016; 2C-G is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada.

United Kingdom

2C-G and all other compounds featuring in ''PiHKAL'' are

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s in the

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United States

In the United States 2C-G is considered a Schedule 1 controlled substance as a positional isomer of

2C-E 2C-E is a Psychedelic drug, psychedelic phenethylamines, phenethylamine of the 2C (psychedelics), 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin and documented in his book ''PiHKAL''. Like the other substances in its family, it produces ...

and

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM), also known as STP (standing for "Serenity, Tranquility, and Peace" and/or other phrases), is a psychedelic drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and DOx families. It is generally taken orally. DOM w ...

(DOM).

References

External links

PiHKAL entries on the homologues
2C-G Entry in PiHKAL • info2C-G-3 Entry in PiHKAL • info2C-G-4 Entry in PiHKAL • info2C-G-5 Entry in PiHKAL • info2C-G-N Entry in PiHKAL • info
{{DEFAULTSORT:2c-G 2C (psychedelics) Designer drugs