Ethylisopropyltryptamine
Encyclopedia
EiPT is a chemical in the tryptamine
family, and produces psychedelic
and hallucinogenic
effects. It was probably first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin
.
-N-isopropyl
-tryptamine. The full chemical name of this structure is N-ethyl-N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]propan-2-amine. EiPT is a tryptamine, which all belong to a larger family of compounds known as indol
ethylamine
s. EiPT is closely related to the compounds DET
and DIPT.
, Alexander Shulgin lists a dosage for EiPT as being 24-40 mg taken orally.
, dysphoria
, and other unpleasant side-effects. It also lacks the hallucinatory and visual properties usually associated with psychedelic drugs.
because of its structural similarities to DET.
Tryptamine
Tryptamine is a monoamine alkaloid found in plants, fungi, and animals. It is based around the indole ring structure, and is chemically related to the amino acid tryptophan, from which its name is derived...
family, and produces psychedelic
Psychedelic
The term psychedelic is derived from the Greek words ψυχή and δηλοῦν , translating to "soul-manifesting". A psychedelic experience is characterized by the striking perception of aspects of one's mind previously unknown, or by the creative exuberance of the mind liberated from its ostensibly...
and hallucinogenic
Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants
This general group of pharmacological agents can be divided into three broad categories: psychedelics, dissociatives, and deliriants. These classes of psychoactive drugs have in common that they can cause subjective changes in perception, thought, emotion and consciousness...
effects. It was probably first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin
Alexander Shulgin
Alexander "Sasha" Theodore Shulgin is an American pharmacologist, chemist, artist, and drug developer.Shulgin is credited with the popularization of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, in the late 1970s and early 1980s, especially for psychopharmaceutical use and the treatment of depression and...
.
Chemistry
EiPT is short for N-ethylEthyl group
In chemistry, an ethyl group is an alkyl substituent derived from ethane . It has the formula -C2H5 and is very often abbreviated -Et.Ethylation is the formation of a compound by introduction of the ethyl functional group, C2H5....
-N-isopropyl
Isopropyl
In organic chemistry, isopropyl is a propyl with a group attached to the secondary carbon. If viewed as a functional group an isopropyl is an organic compound with a propyl group attached at its secondary carbon.The bond is therefore on the middle carbon....
-tryptamine. The full chemical name of this structure is N-ethyl-N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]propan-2-amine. EiPT is a tryptamine, which all belong to a larger family of compounds known as indol
Indole
Indole is an aromatic heterocyclic organic compound. It has a bicyclic structure, consisting of a six-membered benzene ring fused to a five-membered nitrogen-containing pyrrole ring. Indole is a popular component of fragrances and the precursor to many pharmaceuticals. Compounds that contain an...
ethylamine
Amine
Amines are organic compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair. Amines are derivatives of ammonia, wherein one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by a substituent such as an alkyl or aryl group. Important amines include amino acids, biogenic amines,...
s. EiPT is closely related to the compounds DET
DET
DET or Det may refer to:* Detroit, Michigan** The Detroit Tigers, a baseball team in the MLB** The Detroit Lions, a football team in the NFL** The Detroit Red Wings, a hockey team in the NHL** The Detroit Pistons, a basketball team in the NBA...
and DIPT.
Dosage
In his book TiHKALTiHKAL
TiHKAL: The Continuation is a 1997 book written by Alexander Shulgin and Ann Shulgin about a family of psychoactive drugs known as tryptamines. A sequel to PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story, TiHKAL is an acronym that stands for Tryptamines I Have Known and Loved.-Content:TiHKAL, much like its...
, Alexander Shulgin lists a dosage for EiPT as being 24-40 mg taken orally.
Effects
Very little is known about the psychopharmacological properties of EiPT, but reports suggest it produces psychedelic effects that can last 4-6 hours. According to Shulgin, this compound tends to produce nauseaNausea
Nausea , is a sensation of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit. It often, but not always, precedes vomiting...
, dysphoria
Dysphoria
Dysphoria is medically recognized as a mental and emotional condition in which a person experiences intense feelings of depression, discontent and indifference to the world around them.Mood disorders can induce dysphoria, often with a heightened risk of suicide, especially in...
, and other unpleasant side-effects. It also lacks the hallucinatory and visual properties usually associated with psychedelic drugs.
Dangers
There have been no reported deaths or hospitalizations from EiPT, but its safety profile is unknown.Legality
EiPT is unscheduled and uncontrolled in the United States, but possession and sales of EiPT could be prosecuted under the Federal Analog ActFederal Analog Act
The Federal Analog Act, , is a controversial section of the United States Controlled Substances Act which allowed any chemical "substantially similar" to a controlled substance listed in Schedule I or II to be treated as if it were also listed in those schedules, but only if intended for human...
because of its structural similarities to DET.