2C-T

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| synonyms = 2C-T-1; 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylthiophenethylamine; 4-Methylthio-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine

| IUPAC_name = 2-[2,5-dimethoxy-4-(methylsulfanyl)phenyl]ethan-1-amine

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2C-T, or 2C-T-1, also known as 4-methylthio-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, is a psychedelic and hallucinogenic drug of the 2C family. It is used by some as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to the drugs mescaline and 2C-T-2.

Effects

In TiHKAL, Alexander Shulgin lists a dose range of 60 to 100{{nbsp}}mg and a duration of 3 to 5{{nbsp}}hours for 2C-T.{{CitePiHKAL}} [http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/pihkal/pihkal039.shtml 2C-T Entry in PiHKAL] It produces psychedelic and MDMA-like effects.

Interactions

{{See also|Psychedelic drug#Interactions|Trip killer#Serotonergic psychedelic antidotes}}

Pharmacology

2C-T shows affinity for the serotonin 5-HT2 receptors and is known to act as an agonist of the serotonin 5-HT2A and 5-HT2B receptors.{{cite journal | vauthors = Luethi D, Trachsel D, Hoener MC, Liechti ME | title = Monoamine receptor interaction profiles of 4-thio-substituted phenethylamines (2C-T drugs) | journal = Neuropharmacology | volume = 134 | issue = Pt A | pages = 141–148 | date = May 2018 | pmid = 28720478 | doi = 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2017.07.012 | url = https://bitnest.netfirms.com/external/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2017.07.012}} The mechanism that produces 2C-T's hallucinogenic and entheogenic effects has not been specifically established, however it is most likely to result from serotonin 5-HT2A receptor activation in the brain, a mechanism of action shared by all of the hallucinogenic tryptamines and phenethylamines for which the mechanism of action is known. 2C-T shows no affinity for the monoamine transporters.

Chemistry

2C-T is in a class of compounds commonly known as phenethylamines, and is the 4-methylthio analogue of 2C-O, a positional isomer of mescaline. It is also the 2C analog of Aleph. The systematic name of the chemical is 2-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-(methylthio)phenyl)ethanamine. The CAS number of 2C-T is 61638-09-3.

=Derivatives=

A large number of derivatives of 2C-T have been developed and described. These include 2C-T-2, 2C-T-3, 2C-T-4, 2C-T-7, and 2C-T-16, among others.

History

2C-T was first synthesized and studied through a collaboration between David E. Nichols and Alexander Shulgin.{{cite journal | vauthors = Nichols DE, Shulgin AT | title = Sulfur Analogs of Psychotomimetic Amines | journal = J Pharm Sci | volume = 65 | issue = 10 | pages = 1554–1556 | date = October 1976 | pmid = 978423 | doi = 10.1002/jps.2600651040 | url = https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?repid=rep1&type=pdf&doi=ccfa49101fe0e3039bd68c03263d22ae033cd3a7}} It was first described in the scientific literature in 1976.

Society and culture

=Popularity=

2C-T is almost unknown on the black market although it has rarely been sold by "research chemical" companies. Limited accounts of 2C-T can be found in the book PiHKAL.

=Legal status=

==Canada==

As of October 31, 2016; 2C-T is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada.{{Cite web|url=http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2016/2016-05-04/html/sor-dors72-eng.php|title=Canada Gazette – Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Part J — 2C-phenethylamines)|date=4 May 2016}}

==United States==

2C-T is unscheduled and unregulated in the United States; however its close similarity in structure and effects to 2C-T-7 could potentially subject possession and sale of 2C-T to prosecution under the Federal Analog Act. This seems to be the tack the federal government is taking in the wake of the DEA's Operation Web Tryp. A series of court cases in the US involving the prosecution of several online vendors were commenced in 2004 and resulted in a number of convictions.{{cite web |url=http://www.erowid.org/psychoactives/research_chems/research_chems_info1.shtml |title=Erowid Psychoactive Vaults : Research Chemicals : DEA Announces Arrests and Investigation, July 22, 2004 }}

See also

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