2C-E
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| 2C-E | |
|---|---|
| Chemical name | 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethyl-phenethylamine or 1-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenyl)-2-aminoethane |
| Chemical formula | C12H19NO2 |
| Molecular mass | 209.28 g/mol |
| Melting point | - |
| CAS number | - |
| SMILES | NCCC1=C(OC)C=C(CC)C(OC)=C1 |
| Image:2C-E.png | |
2C-E (2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine) is a psychedelic hallucinogenic drug phenethylamine first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, sometimes used as an entheogen. It is commonly active in the 10 - 25 mg range, taken orally, and highly dose-sensitive. Insufflating (ie administering the chemical nasally) requires a much lower dose, typically not exceeding 5mgs, but tends to cause intense pain. Shulgin classified 2C-E as a member of the "magical half-dozen" in his book 'PiHKAL'. Many have reported that the effects of 2C-E are similar to those of the other phenethylamines, only much more intense. Vivid hallucinations similar to those experienced while under the influence of LSD are common, and many reports would indicate that the effects of this particular chemical may be overly intense for those not well experienced with psychedelics.
It should be noted that if 2C-E follows the same patterns as 2C-T-7 (another similar chemical) the risks of a serious and potentially fatal overdose are increased significantly when administrated nasally.
Effects
The total duration of 2C-E is generally between six and ten hours with the plateau lasting between three and six hours. The onset takes approximately twenty to ninety minutes and perception may be somewhat altered for up to a day.
As compared to similar compounds such as 2C-I and 2C-B, 2C-E has much more of an emphasis on synaesthesia, music, and closed-eye visuals. It also tends to be a relatively solitary chemical.
The body load (ie. nausea and physical strain induced by ingestion) tends to be fairly minor in the typical dose range overall, but it seems to be somewhat inconsistent between individuals.
Law
2C-E is unscheduled in the United States; however, there are currently several cases pending in U.S. federal court against online vendors for selling research chemicals. These cases may address the question of whether this chemical could be legally defined as an analog of a scheduled substance. It is possible that it could be considered an analog of 2C-B, in which case, sales for human consumption or possession with the intent to ingest could be prosecuted under the Federal Analog Act.
In Sweden, 2C-E has been controlled since Oct 1, 2004.