2C-x

2C-x is the general name for the family of synthetic phenethylamines originally studied by Alexander Shulgin. Shulgin first synthesized most of the 2C-x chemicals in the 1970s and later published his findings in his book PiHKAL. The 2C-x chemicals vary in effect from being totally inactive to fully psychoactive.

The general structure for a 2C-x compound

Examples

• 2C-B
• 2C-C
• 2C-D
• 2C-E
• 2C-I
• 2C-P
• 2C-T-2
• 2C-T-7

Health effects, potential addiction and tolerance

The 2C-x chemicals, as with many other serotonergic psychedelics, should not be taken in combination with SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake Inhibitor) or tricyclic antidepressants in general to avoid Serotonin Syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition in which an abundance of serotonin is built up the body, causing many physical and cognitive health problems.

Legal issues

• USA: In the US, most of the 2C-x chemicals are Schedule I under the American Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act of 2012 and the Federal Analog Act.
• Australia: Australia has a blanket ban over all substituted phenethylamines including the entire 2C-X family.
• Switzerland: 2C-B, 2C-I, 2C-T-2 and 2C-T-7 are illegal to possess, produce and sell.

See also

• Responsible use
• DOx
• 25x-NBOMe
• Psychedelics
• Phenethylamines