2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine (2C-G-5) is a psychedelic drug of the 2C family. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin and described in his book PiHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved).

Chemistry

2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine is a phenethylamine derivative. The full chemical name is 2-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine. It has a molecular formula of C₁₂H₁₇NO₂ and a molar mass of 209.27 g/mol.

Pharmacology

Like other 2C drugs, 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine is thought to act as a 5-HT2A receptor agonist. However, the role of these interactions and how they result in the psychedelic experience continues to remain elusive.

Effects

The effects of 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine are similar to other drugs in the 2C family, and include hallucinations, euphoria, synesthesia, and altered perception. The duration of effects is typically 6–8 hours, with the peak occurring 2–4 hours after ingestion.

Legal Status

In the United States, 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine is a Schedule I controlled substance. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute without a license from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

See Also

• 2C family
• Alexander Shulgin
• PiHKAL
• Psychedelic drug
• Phenethylamine