BOB, also known as 4-bromo-2,5,β-trimethoxyphenethylamine, is a lesser-known
psychedelic drug
Psychedelics are a subclass of hallucinogenic drugs whose primary effect is to trigger non-ordinary mental states (known as psychedelic experiences or "trips") and a perceived "expansion of consciousness". Also referred to as classic halluc ...
of the
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 ami ...
and
BOx
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families. It is the β-
methoxy
In organic chemistry, a methoxy group is the functional group consisting of a methyl group bound to oxygen. This alkoxy group has the formula .
On a benzene ring, the Hammett equation classifies a methoxy substituent at the ''para'' position a ...
analogue of
2C-B
2C-B, also known as 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine or by the slang name Nexus, is a synthetic psychedelic drug of the 2C family, mainly used as a recreational drug. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin in 1974 for use in psychoth ...
. BOB was first synthesized by
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander Theodore "Sasha" Shulgin (June 17, 1925 – June 2, 2014) was an American biochemist, broad researcher of synthetic psychoactive compounds, and author of works regarding these, who independently explored the organic chemistry and ph ...
. In his book ''
PiHKAL
''PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story'' is a book by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin published in 1991. The subject of the work is Psychoactive drug, psychoactive phenethylamine Derivative (chemistry), chemical derivatives, notably those that act ...
'', the dosage range is listed as 10 to 20mg, and the duration listed as 10 to 20hours.
[BOB Entry in ''PiHKAL'']
/ref> BOB produces an altered state of consciousness, tinnitus
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, a pleasant tingling throughout the body, and a sense of awareness.[ Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of BOB.
]
Legal status
United Kingdom
This substance is a Class A drug in the Drugs controlled by the UK Misuse of Drugs Act
The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It represents action in line with treaty commitments under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, and the Un ...
.
See also
* BOD
* BOH
* BOHD
BOHD (4-methyl-2,5-dimethoxy-beta-hydroxyphenethylamine) is a lesser-known drug of the BOx group. It is the beta- hydroxy derivative of 2C-D. BOHD was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book ''PiHKAL'', the minimum dosage is listed as ...
* Bk-2C-B
* β-Methyl-2C-B
* 2C-B-aminorex
* 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 ami ...
External links
BOB Entry at ''PiHKAL''·info
References
BOx (psychedelics)
Designer drugs
Methoxyphenethylamines
Phenylethanolamine ethers
Psychedelic phenethylamines
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