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'''4-methyl-2,5,beta-trimethoxyphenethylamine''' (also known as '''BOD''' ) is a lesser-known [[psychoactive class::psychedelic]] and [[psychoactive class::entactogen]] substance of the [[chemical class::phenethylamine]] class. BOD is a member of the [[chemical class::BOx]] family of compounds which are relatively unknown, and have only recently found sales in the [[research chemical]] community.  

BOD was first synthesized and tested by [[Alexander Shulgin]].<ref name="BOD">Shulgin, Alexander (1991). PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story. Berkeley, CA: Transform Press. pp. 53–56.</ref>  

It gained little popularity and even by 2019 it is still relatively unknown, mostly because it has largely disappeared from the market. From the few reports of it, BOD seems to be long lasting and stimulating.  

BOD was first synthesized and tested by [[Alexander Shulgin]].<ref name="BOD">Shulgin, Alexander (1991). PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story. Berkeley, CA: Transform Press. pp. 53–56.</ref> It gained little popularity and even by 2019 it is still relatively unknown. In 1991, the synthesis and pharmacology of BOD was published in Shulgin's book ''[[PiHKAL]]'' ("Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved").<ref name="PiHKAL">http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/pihkal/pihkal.shtml</ref>. Since 1991 the substance has occasionally been reported on but very few people had been using it until around 2018-2019.

BOD, or 4-methyl-2,5,beta-trimethoxyphenethylamine is a molecule of the [[substituted phenethylamine]] class. BOD was the first BOx compound shulgin studied and it is the beta-methoxy analog of [[2cd]]. Shulgin only looked into 4 [[BOx]] compounds of which only [[BOB]] and [[BOD]] were found to have psychedelic and entacteogenic effects.

Most users describe BOD as being clearheaded and lucid at lower doses, in ways reminiscent of most [[2C-x]]. At higher doses however the experience can become highly intense and in some cases produces unique effects which are not found with other [[psychedelics]].

*'''[[Effect::Spontaneous physical sensations]]''' - The body high of BOD is often described as being dose sensitive, with medium to higher doses producing strong overwhelming sensations of tingling and pleasurable feelings. At the highest level the sensations can be subjectively felt as though one can feel every single nerve ending on their body and the tingling becomes a feeling of the minute chemical reactions between outside particles and the individual cells.

*'''[[Effect::Increased bodily temperature]]''' - BOD increases ones body temperature in a way unlike most psychedelics and as an effect of this there is very strong perspiration. However anecdotally the sensation while uncomfortable can be easily stopped by applying antiperspirants. As well, being outside or in a place with air circulation makes the sensation barely noticeable.

The geometry of BOD can be described as being more like [[2C-B]], [[LSD]], or [[DOM]], than to psychedelic mushrooms, [[LSA]] in terms of its appearence. It is highly intricate and synthetic, algorithmic in nature with sharp edges and a structured appearence. It is highly smooth varies with many colors and brightness, at higher doses the geometry completely makes up ones field of view and is consistent in its shapes and designs. At strong enough doses BOD consistenly produces [[level 8A]] geometry which becomes not only visual but multisensory.

*'''[[Effect::Internal hallucinations]]''' (''[[effect::autonomous entities]]''; ''[[effect::settings, sceneries, and landscapes]]''; ''[[effect::perspective hallucinations]]'' and ''[[effect::scenarios and plots]]'') - In comparison to other [[psychedelic]]s such as [[LSD]], BOD is extremely high in internal hallucinations when approaching higher dosages. They are more common within dark environments and can be comprehensibly described through its [[Internal_hallucinations#Variations|variations]] as lucid in believability, interactive in style, new experiences in content, autonomous in controllability, [[geometry]]-based in style and almost exclusively of a personal, religious, spiritual, science-fiction, fantasy, surreal, nonsensical or transcendental nature in their overall theme.

*'''[[Effect:: External hallucinations]]''' - These are often present during the peak and can are almost entirely [[geometry]]-based in style, with very little theme to them unlike the internal hallucinations. Due to BOD's long length the comedown of the substance can cause [[sleep deprivation]] which may lead to [[shadow people]], and [[unspeakable horrors]].

The Headspace of BOD can be described as analytical, lucid, with the capability at higher doses of becoming very intense. Anecdotally reports have said that higher doses produce a state of confusion that while still euphoric is very intense while lower doses do not seem to induce those effects.

*'''[[Effect::Emotion enhancement]]''' - While BOD produces a mostly euphoric state, like most psychedelics the high can change quite rapidly from euphoric to dysphoric merely due to emotional changes. This is an intense state which is less controllable than in other clear headed psychedelics and can feel quite strange and scary if one is unprepared.

The auditory effects of BOD are very pronounced, much like many other psychedelics but due to the synaesthesic effects of BOD, they subjectively can feel quite different.

The synaesthesic effects of BOD, are an intense and more reproducible effect than in substances like [[LSD]]

In comparison to [[LSD]] the synaesthesia produce by BOD is much more intense and can be overwhelming. At its highest level it becomes a state much more profound than in most other synaesthesic compounds.

BOD produces a unique state of unity which is subjectively described as a state of realizing the unity of the organisms which make up oneself. Rather than a unity with beings outside of the self there is a strong sense of being in total interconnection through the senses and through all the cells in ones body. This expeirence is rather profound and is almost always combined with synaesthesia, and level 8A geometry.

BOD produces self realization in a way that can be considered more intense than substances such as [[LSD]]. These realizations can sometimes feel much more intensee than one might normally want from a trip and as such care must be taken to always have a person one can talk to due to the intensity of the realizations.

BOD has had such a limited history of us that as of 2019 while certain individuals are able to use as high as 70mg, and given the reduced potency compared to other long lasting [[psychoactive class::psychedelic]] it is most likely BOD has a toxicity profile comparable to the [[2Cx]] compounds. However given its strong dose response curve, the little information about the substance, and the long come up. It is strongly recommended that one use [[responsible use|harm reduction practices]] when using this substance.

The highest dose consumed of BOD that has been reported so far is around 70mg. BOD has very little likihood of being a full agonist of 5-HT2A but that does not mean it is a purely safe psychedelic. While most dose ranges display common doses at 20-30mg, due to the substances response curve and its slow come up, the dose information currently available may not be correct, as other subtances Shulgin studied he found inactive were actually active at much higher doses.  

*'''United States''': BOD is currently unscheduled in the United States, however it due to its chemical similarity to 2c-d it may be charged under the federal analog act if being purchased for human consumption.{{citation needed|date=November 2020}}