Meta-DOB, or 5-
bromo-2,4-di
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 ...
amphetamine
Amphetamine (contracted from Alpha and beta carbon, alpha-methylphenethylamine, methylphenethylamine) is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, an ...
, 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 ...
. It is similar in structure to
DOB
DOB or Dob often refers to date of birth.
DOB or Dob may also refer to:
Biochemistry
* 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromoamphetamine, Bromo-DMA, a psychedelic drug
** Meta-DOB, related substance
** Methyl-DOB, related substance
* HLA-DOB, human gene
Organiz ...
. Meta-DOB 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 (Phenethylamines i Have Known And Loved)'', the dosage range is listed as 50–100 mg, and the duration listed as 5–6 hours. Meta-DOB produces few to no effects. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of Meta-DOB.
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 ami ...
*
Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
Hallucinogens, also known as psychedelics, entheogens, or historically as psychotomimetics, are a large and diverse class of psychoactive drugs that can produce altered states of consciousness characterized by major alterations in thought, mo ...
External links
Meta-DOB entry in PiHKALMeta-DOB entry in PiHKAL • info
Substituted amphetamines
Organobromides
Phenol ethers
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