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2C-O
Introduction
| 2C-O | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 2-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine |
| Chemical formula | C11H17NO3 |
| Molecular mass | 211.257 |
| Melting point | 187-188 °C |
| CAS numbers | ? |
| SMILES | COc1cc(OC)c(cc1OC)CCN |
| Chemical structure of 2C-O | |
2C-O (or 2,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine) is a phenethylamine of the 2C family. It is also a positional isomer of mescaline and was first synthesized by Jansen in 1931. This chemical is also called 2,4,5-TMPEA. It has structurally similar to the drugs mescaline and 2C-D.
Chemistry
Chemistry
2C-O is in a class of compounds commonly known as phenethylamines, and the full chemical name is 2-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine.
Effects
Effects
Although not centrally active itself, 2,4,5-TMPEA appeared to potentiate the action of mescaline when employed as pretreatment 45 minutes prior to the administration of mescaline.[1]
Dangers
Dangers
The toxicity of 2C-O is not known.
Law
Law
2C-O is unscheduled and unregulated in the United States, however its close similarity in structure to mescaline and 2C-B could potentially subject possession and sale of 2C-O to prosecution under the Federal Analog Act.
2C-O and all other compounds featuring in PiHKAL are Class A drugs in the United Kingdom.