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'''4-Acetoxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine''' (also known as '''4-AcO-MET''', '''Metacetin''', and '''Azomet''') is a lesser-known novel [[Psychoactive class::psychedelic]] substance of [[Chemical class::tryptamine]] class. Members of this group produce [[psilocybin mushroom|psilocybin]]-like [[psychedelic]] effects when [[routes of administration|administered]]. It is structurally related to psychedelic tryptamines like [[4-AcO-DMT]], [[4-AcO-DET]], and [[4-AcO-MiPT]]. | '''4-Acetoxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine''' (also known as '''4-AcO-MET''', '''Metacetin''', and '''Azomet''') is a lesser-known novel [[Psychoactive class::psychedelic]] substance of [[Chemical class::tryptamine]] class. Members of this group produce [[psilocybin mushroom|psilocybin]]-like [[psychedelic]] effects when [[routes of administration|administered]]. It is structurally related to psychedelic tryptamines like [[4-AcO-DMT]], [[4-AcO-DET]], and [[4-AcO-MiPT]]. | ||
The substance is closely related in structure to [[4-HO-MET]], for which it is theorized to act as a [[prodrug]]. | The substance is closely related in structure to [[4-HO-MET]], for which it is theorized to act as a [[prodrug]]. | ||
Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of 4-AcO-MET, and it has little history of human usage. It is sold as a [[research chemical]] online. It is highly advised to use [[harm reduction practices]] if using this substance. | Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of 4-AcO-MET, and it has little history of human usage. It is sold as a [[research chemical]] online. It is highly advised to use [[harm reduction practices]] if using this substance. | ||
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*'''United Kingdom''': 4-AcO-MET is a Class A drug in the UK as it is an ester of the drug [[4-HO-MET]], which is a Class A drug as a result of the tryptamine catch-all clause.<ref>{{cite web|title=Schedule 2: Part I: Class A Drugs|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/schedule/2/part/I|work="Misuse of Drugs Act 1971"|access-date=August 20, 2020|publisher=UK Government}}</ref> | *'''United Kingdom''': 4-AcO-MET is a Class A drug in the UK as it is an ester of the drug [[4-HO-MET]], which is a Class A drug as a result of the tryptamine catch-all clause.<ref>{{cite web|title=Schedule 2: Part I: Class A Drugs|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/38/schedule/2/part/I|work="Misuse of Drugs Act 1971"|access-date=August 20, 2020|publisher=UK Government}}</ref> | ||
*'''United States''': 4-AcO-MET is unscheduled in the United States. It may be considered an analogue of [[psilocin]] (''4-HO-DMT'') which is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. As such, the sale for human consumption or the use for illicit non-medical or industrial intents and purposes could be prosecuted as crimes under the Federal Analogue Act.{{citation needed}} | *'''United States''': 4-AcO-MET is unscheduled in the United States. It may be considered an analogue of [[psilocin]] (''4-HO-DMT'') which is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. As such, the sale for human consumption or the use for illicit non-medical or industrial intents and purposes could be prosecuted as crimes under the Federal Analogue Act.{{citation needed}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||