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Aleph (psychedelic)
Introduction
| Aleph | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | (2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylthioamphetamine or 1-(4-methylthio-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-aminopropane |
| Chemical formula | C12H18SNO2 |
| CAS number | 61638-07-1 |
| Chemical structure of Aleph File:Aleph-3d-sticks.png | |
Aleph, or 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylthioamphetamine, is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug and a substituted amphetamine of the phenethylamine class of compounds, which can be used as an entheogen. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book PIHKAL (Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved), Shulgin lists the dosage range as 5-10 mg.[1] According to Shulgin, the effects of Aleph typically last for 6 to 8 hours.
Homologues
Homologues
Aleph-2
Dosage: 4-8 mgs
Duration: 8-16 hours
Effects: Strong visuals
CAS number: 185562-00-9
Aleph-4
Dosage: 7-12 mgs
Duration: 12-20 hours
Effects: “profound and deep learning experiences” –Alexander Shulgin
CAS number: 123643-26-5
Aleph-6
Dosage: 40 mgs or more
Duration: very long, unspecified
Effects: enhances other psychoactive drugs, similar to 2C-D
2C analog: 2C-T-6 (has never been synthesized)
Aleph-7
Dosage: 4-7 mgs
Duration: 15-30 hours
CAS number: 207740-16-7