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3C-E
Introduction
| 3C-E | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 3,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethoxy-amphetamine or 1-(4-ethoxy-3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)propan-2-amine |
| Chemical formula | C13H21NO3 |
| Molecular mass | 239.31 g/mol |
| Melting point | – |
| CAS number | 146849-92-5 |
| SMILES | NC(C)CC1=CC(OC)=C(OCC)C(OC)=C1 |
| Chemical structure of 3C-E File:3C-E-3d-sticks.png | |
3C-E is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug and entheogen of the phenethylamine class of compounds. 3C-E was probably first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book PiHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved), Shulgin lists the dosage range as 30 to 60 mg, consumed orally. The duration of action was stated to be 8-12 hours [1]. 3C-E can be considered illegal in the U.S. as a result of the Analogue Act, although it is not itself scheduled; it is also illegal in Australia.
This compound is the three-carbon chain analogue of escaline.