3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine
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| 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine hydrochloride | |
| Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK |
| Physical properties [] | |
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| Molecular mass | 179.22 g/mol [1] |
| Appearance | Almost colorless oil [1] |
| Boiling point | 157 °C [1] |
| Decomposition | When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of /Nitrogen oxides/. [1] |
| Predicted LogP | 1.6 [1] |
| Structural Identifiers [] | |
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| Molecular formula | C10H13NO2 [1] |
| IUPAC name | 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-amine [1] |
| SMILES | CC(CC1=CC2=C(C=C1)OCO2)N [1] |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H13NO2/c1-7(11)4-8-2-3-9-10(5-8)13-6-12-9/h2-3,5,7H,4,6,11H2,1H3 [1] |
| InChIKey | NGBBVGZWCFBOGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N [1] |
| Pharmacokinetics[] | |
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| Elimination half-life | 8.4 – 10.9 hours |
| Duration of action | 5 – 8 hours (range 1 – 10 hours)[4] |
| Dosing[] |
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| Light | ≤ 118.8 mg(1x - 25%) |
| Common | 118.8 - 150 mg(2x - 50%) |
| Strong | 150 - 152.5 mg |
| Heavy | 152.5 - 157 mg |
| Extreme | 157 mg +(1x - 25%) |
Statistically derived dosages via DBI-IGS We do not take any responsibility for medical complications or loss of life sustained by following these dosages blindly. |
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (also known as Tenamfetamine, Methylenedioxyamphetamine, Tenamfetaminum, Love, methylene dioxyamphetamine, 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-ethanamine, α-methyl-, α-Methyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-ethanamine, Tenanfetamina, EA-1299 or α-Methyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)phenethylamine) is a entactogen and stimulant substance of the 3,4-methylenedioxyphenethylamine and amphetamine class.
Chemistry
Salts []
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is typically found in the form of its hydrochloride salt.
Stereochemistry []
3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a racemic mixture of the enantiomers.
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| Stereoisomer enumberation with rdkit |
Pharmacology
ATC Classification
Metabolism
Subjective effects []
Experience reports []
There are currently 25+ experience reports involving 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine on Erowid:
- "Way Below Expected Effect" by Ob
- "A Little Vacation" by ALLROY1420
- "I Felt Really Connected to the World" by Siren
- "These Aren't Toys We Play With" by Indelibleface
- "It's A Beautiful Life" by Jay C.
- "Rave Pollenation" by love_rabb1t
- "Tended to Make Me Very Sociable" by Tripper
- "Snowball at the Millenium" by Number 6
- "Wanted! Our Kidnapped Serotonin (Reward)" by go ask alice
- "Stimulating Sensuality" by Vaya
- "Love Comes From the Source" by k4rnage
- "All Extremes of What Emotion has to Offer" by still tired
- "Supergroovalisticprosifunkstication" by SmokingMan
- "Never Had a 'Negative' Effect" by Sam
- "Weird Trip" by B-20
- "Kills the Effects of MD*" by Cactushead
- "The Teaching Tool" by mUnk
- "Drawings In the Sky" by A Pagan God
- "A Glowing Christmas Eve" by Amethyst Deceiver
- "I Miss It Like My Best Friend" by Plex
- "Brain Reset Body Reborn" by SomeoneLikeMyself
- "Slowly but Surely" by KidWithTheJaw
- "Colour Bleed, and a Good Swim" by Particle Man
- "Gentle, Pleasant and Easy" by bohemian
- "Beauty's Rebirth" by Bun
Legal status []
- Australia: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a S9 substance.
- Brazil: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a F2 substance.[3]
- Canada: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Schedule I substance.
- Germany: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Anlage I substance.
- United Kingdom: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Class A substance.
- United States: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Schedule I under the "Controlled Substances Act (CSA)".
- United Nations: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Schedule I substance.
- European Union: 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine is a Fully prohibited substance.
See also []
External links []
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Wikipedia)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Wikidata)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (DrugBank)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (PubChem)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Common Chemistry)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (HMDB)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (KEGG)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (UNII)
- 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (EPA DSSTox)
References []
National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 1614, Tenamfetamine. Accessed May 7, 2026. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1614
U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine. UNII: XJZ28FJ27W. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed May 7, 2026. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/XJZ28FJ27W
RDC Nº 804 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial. Diário Oficial da União. July 24, 2023. Accessed May 7, 2026. https://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/resolucao-rdc-n-804-de-24-de-julho-de-2023-498447451
Straumann I, Vizeli P, Avedisian I, Erne L, Noorshams D, Vukalovic I, Eckert A, Luethi D, Rudin D, Liechti ME. Acute effects of MDMA, MDA, lysine-MDMA, and lysine-MDA in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial in healthy participants. Neuropsychopharmacology. January 1, 2026; 51(2):476–485.