Ganesha (2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylamphetamine) is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug
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. It is also a
substituted amphetamine
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. It was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin
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. In his book ''
PiHKAL'', the dosage range is listed as 24–32 mg.
[Ganesha Entry in ''PiHKAL'']
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ly may also be used. Ganesha is synthesized from 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde. Ganesha is the amphetamine analog
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* Analog signal, in which information is encoded in a continuous variable
** Analog device, an apparatus that operates on analog signals
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of 2C-G
2C-G is a psychedelic drug, psychedelic phenethylamine of the 2C (psychedelics), 2C family. First Chemical synthesis, synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, it is sometimes used as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar ...
. It is a particularly long lasting drug, with the duration listed in ''PiHKAL'' as being 18–24 hours, which might make it undesirable to some users. It is named after the Hindu deity, Ganesha
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. Very little is known about the dangers or toxicity of ganesha. Effects of ganesha include:[
* Strong closed-eye visuals
* An increased appreciation of ]music
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* Powerful relaxation and tranquility
Homologues
G-3
2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-(trimethylene)amphetamine:
* Dosage: 12–18 mg
* Duration: 8-12 h
* Effects: Enhancement of reading, no visuals or body load.
* 2C analog
Analog or analogue may refer to:
Computing and electronics
* Analog signal, in which information is encoded in a continuous variable
** Analog device, an apparatus that operates on analog signals
*** Analog electronics, circuits which use analo ...
: 2C-G-3
2C-G is a psychedelic phenethylamine of the 2C family. First synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, it is sometimes used as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to 2C-D and Ganesha. Like many of the phenethylamine ...
G-4
2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-(tetramethylene)amphetamine:
* Dosage: unknown
* Duration: unknown
* Effects: unknown
* 2C analog
Analog or analogue may refer to:
Computing and electronics
* Analog signal, in which information is encoded in a continuous variable
** Analog device, an apparatus that operates on analog signals
*** Analog electronics, circuits which use analo ...
: 2C-G-4
2C-G is a psychedelic phenethylamine of the 2C family. First synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, it is sometimes used as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to 2C-D and Ganesha. Like many of the phenethylamines i ...
G-5
3,6-Dimethoxy-4-(2-aminopropyl)benzonorbornane:
* Dosage: 14–20 mg
* Duration: 16-30 h
* 2C analog
Analog or analogue may refer to:
Computing and electronics
* Analog signal, in which information is encoded in a continuous variable
** Analog device, an apparatus that operates on analog signals
*** Analog electronics, circuits which use analo ...
: 2C-G-5
2C-G is a psychedelic phenethylamine of the 2C family. First synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, it is sometimes used as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to 2C-D and Ganesha. Like many of the phenethylamines i ...
G-N
1,4-Dimethoxynaphthyl-2-isopropylamine:
* 2C analog
Analog or analogue may refer to:
Computing and electronics
* Analog signal, in which information is encoded in a continuous variable
** Analog device, an apparatus that operates on analog signals
*** Analog electronics, circuits which use analo ...
: 2C-G-N
Legality
United Kingdom
This substance is a Class A drug in the Drugs controlled by the UK Misuse of Drugs Act
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.
See also
* Phenethylamine
Phenethylamine (PEA) is an organic compound, natural monoamine alkaloid, and trace amine, which acts as a central nervous system stimulant in humans. In the brain, phenethylamine regulates monoamine neurotransmission by binding to trace am ...
* Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
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* Beatrice (psychedelic)
Beatrice (also known as MDO-D, MDOM, Béa and 4-methyl-2,5-dimethoxymethamphetamine) is a lesser-known psychedelic drug. It is a substituted methamphetamine and a homolog of 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). Beatrice was first synthesi ...
* DODC
DODC is a psychedelic drug from the substituted amphetamine family which acts as an agonist of the 5-HT2A receptor. It is the 3,4-dichloro derivative of the well known psychedelic drug 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-chloroamphetamine (DOC). DODC was first offi ...
References
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Substituted amphetamines
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