ALPHA (psychedelic)

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IUPAC_name = 1-(benzo [1,3] dioxol-5-yl)propan-1-amine




CAS_number = 127292-42-6
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C = 10 | H = 13 | N = 1 | O = 2
molecular_weight = 179.22 g/mol
smiles = CCC(N)C1=CC(OCO2)=C2C=C1
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metabolism = Hepatic
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excretion = Renal
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routes_of_administration = Oral

ALPHA or alpha-ethyl-3,4-methylenedioxybenzylamine, is a lesser-known psychedelic drug and a substituted benzylamine. It is also the benzylamine analogue of MDA. ALPHA was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book "PIHKAL" ("Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved") in the MDA page, the threshold dosage is listed as 10 mg. At mild threshold dosages (around 10 mg) there are eyes-closed "dreams" with some body tingling, at higher doses (up to 140 mg) was reported to produce a pleasant, positive feeling. This compound is not anoretic at any dose. It lasts about 3 hours. Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of ALPHA.

See also

* Benzylamine
* MDA
* Phenethylamine
* Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants

External links

* [http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/pihkal/pihkal100.shtml MDA Entry in "PIHKAL"]