2C-D: Difference between revisions

'''2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenethylamine''' (also known as '''2C-M''' and more commonly as '''2C-D''') is a synthetic [[Psychoactive class::psychedelic]] of the [[Chemical class::phenethylamine]] chemical class that produces short-lived [[psychedelic]] effects comparable to those produced by [[mescaline]] and other [[2C-x]] compounds when [[routes of administration|administered]]. Its synthesis was first published in 1970 by a team from the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences.<ref>Amphetamine analogs. II. Methylated phenethylamines (PubMed.gov / NCBI) | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/5412084</ref> Initial trials by [[Alexander Shulgin]] at sub-threshold doses in humans were carried out in 1964.<ref>Shulgin, Alexander. "Pharmacology Lab Notes #1". Lafayette, CA. (1960-1976). p94, p175 (Erowid.org) | https://erowid.org/library/books_online/shulgin_labbooks/shulgin_labbook1_searchable.pdf</ref>

In his book [[PiHKAL]] ("Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved"), Shulgin lists the dosage range as being from 20 to 60 mg. This is now regarded by many as a conservative estimate as it has since been reported that substantially higher doses can be taken to induce a full spectrum of classical psychedelic effects while remaining physically benign, a relatively unique quality in the [[2C-x family]].  

 

Today, 2C-D is used both recreationally and as an [[entheogenic]] substance. It is rarely sold on the streets and almost exclusively distributed as a gray area [[research chemical]] through online vendors.  

Notably, Shulgin referred to 2C-D as a “pharmacological tofu,” meaning it can extend or potentiate the effect of other substances without coloring the experience too much, in a manner similar to how tofu absorbs the flavors of sauces or spices it is cooked with.{{citation needed}} While some people have claimed 2C-D is relatively uninteresting as a psychedelic on its own many users have come to strongly disagree with this early assessment and believe that 2C-D is an extremely versatile and fully-fledged synthetic [[entheogen]] in its own right.

Albeit showing promise as a very functional psychostimulant<ref>Zuba, D., & Sekula, K. (2013). Analytical characterization of three hallucinogenic N-(2-methoxy)benzyl derivatives of the 2C-series of phenethylamine drugs. Drug Testing and Analysis, 5(8), 634–645. https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.1397</ref><ref>King, L. A. (2014). New phenethylamines in Europe. Drug Testing and Analysis, 6(7–8), 808–818. https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.1570</ref> with very successful studies investigating the use in psychotherapy in Germany,<ref>Schneider, U. (2004). Aspekte des Psychischen: Festschrift anlässlich des 60. Geburtstags von Hinderk M. Emrich. Würzbug, Germany: Königshausen & Neumann. '''No complete fulltext was available at the time of writing, please refer to the Google Scholar document: https://books.google.de/books?id=yo45tYQj2-MC&lpg=PA129&ots=tW1EqmhrGF&dq=DMM-PEA&hl=de&pg=PA129&output=embed.'''</ref> 2C-D has not found widespread use. This has been argued to be due to the previously limited diversity of substances on the market - a consumer dynamic which has changed significantly with the advent of the internet - allowing a broader freedom of choice for explorers of psychedelic phenethylamines.<ref>Martin, J. (2014). Drugs on the Dark Net. London: Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137399052</ref> Of these, it tends to be substantially harder to find and notably more expensive by weight.{{citation needed}}

*'''[[Effect::Stimulation]]''' & '''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - In terms of its effects on the physical energy levels of the user, the 2C-D experience begins with mild sedation that increases as the trip progresses, and lacks the distinctive energetic feeling associated with most [[phenethylamines]].

*'''[[Effect::Visual acuity enhancement|Acuity enhancement]]'''

The visual geometry able to be produced by this substance can be described as more similar in appearance to that of [[DOM]] or [[25D-NBOMe]] than that of [[LSD]], [[2C-B]] or [[2C-I]]. It can be comprehensively described as structured in its organization, organic in style, intricate in complexity, large in style, slow and smooth in motion, colorful in scheme, bright in color, blurred in its edges and equally rounded and angular in its corners. It gives off a natural feel at higher dosages. While the final level of 2C-D geometry has yet to be formally confirmed, it seems more likely that it would result in states of [[Effect::8B Geometry|level 8B]] visual geometry over [[8A Geometry|level 8A]].

The head space of 2C-D is described by many as one which is both insightful and relatively normal in its thought processes even at moderate to high doses. The feeling of "unaltered consciousness" may be bothersome to trippers who want an intense experience because the head space is fairly normal, stable and therefore typically considered rather uninteresting to those new to hallucinogenic experiences.