Thiosymbescaline

Thiosymbescaline (also known as 3C-T and 3-TASB) is a lesser-known psychedelic drug related to mescaline. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin and documented in his book PiHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved).

Chemistry[edit | edit source]

Thiosymbescaline, or 3C-T, is a phenethylamine, specifically, a thioether analog of mescaline. The full name of the chemical is 2-[3,5-dimethoxy-4-(β-methoxyethylthio)phenyl]ethanamine. It has structural similarities to both mescaline and 3C-E, and is part of a series of thioether analogs of mescaline known as the "3C-T" series, which includes compounds like 3C-T-2 and 3C-T-7.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

The pharmacology of thiosymbescaline is not well understood. However, like other phenethylamines, it is believed to act primarily as a 5-HT2A receptor agonist. This receptor is involved in the serotonin system, which is known to play a key role in mood and perception.

Effects[edit | edit source]

The effects of thiosymbescaline are similar to those of other psychedelic phenethylamines, and include hallucinations, enhanced colors, altered thinking processes, and a sense of time distortion. However, the effects can vary greatly depending on the individual, the dose, and the setting.

Toxicity and harm potential[edit | edit source]

The toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational thiosymbescaline use do not seem to have been studied in any scientific context and the exact toxic dose is unknown. As with all research chemicals, it is recommended that users take precautionary measures to avoid potential harm.

Legal status[edit | edit source]

Thiosymbescaline is unscheduled in the United States, but it could possibly be considered an analog of mescaline, which would make its sale for human consumption illegal under the Federal Analogue Act.