5-MeO-α-ET is short for 5-methoxy-alpha-ethyltryptamine. The full name of the chemical is 1-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)butan-2-amine. 5-MeO-α-ET is a tryptamine, which belong to a larger family of compounds known as indolethylamines. 5-MeO-α-ET is closely related to the compounds 5-MeO-AMT and α-ET.
Dosage
5-MeO-α-ET, when used recreationally, is usually taken orally at dosages of 50-75 mg.
Effects
5-MeO-α-ET produces entactogenic and stimulant effects that can last 4-6 hours. However, little information exists on the psychopharmacological of this compound, thus considerable variation with regard to dosage and effects can be expected.
Dangers
There have been no reported deaths or hospitalizations from 5-MeO-α-ET, but its safety profile is unknown.
Legality
5-MeO-α-ET is unscheduled and uncontrolled in the United States, but possession and sales of 5-MeO-α-ET could be prosecuted under the Federal Analog Act because of its structural similarities to α-ET and α-MT.
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