2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenylcyclopropylamine (DMCPA) is a lesser-known

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and a

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and

phenylcyclopropylamine Phenylcyclopropylamines, or 2-phenylcyclopropylamines, also known as phenylcypromines, are phenethylamine and amphetamine derivatives in which the alkyl side chain has been cyclized into a cyclopropyl ring. Examples include the monoamine oxidase ...

. DMCPA was first synthesized by

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. In his book ''

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'', the dosage range is listed as 15–20 mg and the duration is listed as 4–8 hours.DMCPA Entry in ''PiHKAL''
/ref> DMCPA produces open-eye visuals,

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, and

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. Shulgin gives it a +++ on the

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Pharmacology

Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of DMCPA.

Legal status

United Kingdom

This substance is a Class A drug in the

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References

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Pharmacology

Legal status

United Kingdom

See also

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