2,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine

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2,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine
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Names
IUPAC name
2-(2,4,5-Trimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine
Identifiers
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Properties
C11H17NO3
Molar mass 211.26 g/mol
Melting point 187 to 188 °C (369 to 370 °F; 460 to 461 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2C-O or 2,4,5-Trimethoxyphenethylamine is a phenethylamine of the 2C family and was first synthesized by Jansen in 1931[citation needed]. It is a positional isomer of the drug mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxy) and is structurally similar to the drug 2C-D.

Chemistry[edit]

2C-O is a member of a class of chemical compounds commonly known as phenethylamines. Its full chemical name is 2-(2,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine; it is also known as 2,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine and 2,4,5-TMPEA.

Effects[edit]

Although not centrally active itself, 2,4,5-TMPEA appeared to potentiate the action of mescaline when employed as pretreatment 45 minutes prior to the administration of mescaline.[1]

Dangers[edit]

The toxicity of 2C-O is not known.

Law[edit]

Canada[edit]

As of October 31, 2016, 2C-O is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada.[2]

United States[edit]

2C-O is unscheduled and unregulated in the United States.

United Kingdom[edit]

2C-O and all other compounds featured in PiHKAL are Class A drugs in the United Kingdom.

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