Ganesha (psychedelic)

Ganesha
Names
	IUPAC name 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-1-methyl-ethylamine
	Other names 3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine;; 2-(3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1-aminoethane
Identifiers
CAS Number	207740-37-2 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL339431 ;
ChemSpider	21106315 ;
PubChem CID	44350044;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID10658374 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C13H21NO2/c1-8(14)6-11-7-12(15-4)9(2)10(3)13(11)16-5/h7-8H,6,14H2,1-5H3 Key: RBZXVDSILZXPDM-UHFFFAOYSA-N ; InChI=1/C13H21NO2/c1-8(14)6-11-7-12(15-4)9(2)10(3)13(11)16-5/h7-8H,6,14H2,1-5H3 Key: RBZXVDSILZXPDM-UHFFFAOYAA;
	SMILES COc1c(C)c(C)c(cc1CC(C)N)OC;
Properties
Chemical formula	C13H21NO2
Molar mass	223.316 g·mol−1
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Ganesha (2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylamphetamine) is a lesser-known psychedelic drug. It is also a substituted amphetamine. It was first synthesized by Alexander Shulgin. In his book PiHKAL, the dosage range is listed as 24–32 mg.^[1] The drug is usually taken orally, although other routes such as rectally may also be used. Ganesha is synthesized from 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde. Ganesha is the amphetamine analog of 2C-G. It is a particularly long lasting drug, with the duration listed in PiHKAL as being 18–24 hours, which might make it undesirable to some users. It is named after the Hindu deity, Ganesha. Very little is known about the dangers or toxicity of ganesha. Effects of ganesha include:^[1]

Strong closed-eye visuals
An increased appreciation of music
Powerful relaxation and tranquility

Homologues

G-3

2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-(trimethylene)amphetamine:^[2]

Dosage: 12–18 mg
Duration: 8-12 h
Effects: Enhancement of reading, no visuals or body load.
2C analog: 2C-G-3

G-4

2,5-Dimethoxy-3,4-(tetramethylene)amphetamine:^[3]

Dosage: unknown
Duration: unknown
Effects: unknown
2C analog: 2C-G-4

G-5

3,6-Dimethoxy-4-(2-aminopropyl)benzonorbornane:^[4]

Dosage: 14–20 mg
Duration: 16-30 h
2C analog: 2C-G-5

G-N

1,4-Dimethoxynaphthyl-2-isopropylamine:^[5]

2C analog: 2C-G-N

Legality

United Kingdom

This substance is a Class A drug in the Drugs controlled by the UK Misuse of Drugs Act.^[6]

References

^ ^a ^b Ganesha Entry in PiHKAL
^ G-3 entry in PiHKAL
^ G-4 entry in PiHKAL
^ G-5 entry in PiHKAL
^ G-N entry in PiHKAL
^ "UK Misuse of Drugs act 2001 Amendment summary". Isomer Design. Retrieved 12 March 2014.

[erowid-1] Ganesha Entry in PiHKAL

[2] G-3 entry in PiHKAL

[3] G-4 entry in PiHKAL

[4] G-5 entry in PiHKAL

[5] G-N entry in PiHKAL

[6] "UK Misuse of Drugs act 2001 Amendment summary". Isomer Design. Retrieved 12 March 2014.

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Ganesha (psychedelic)

Homologues

G-3

G-4

G-5

G-N

Legality

United Kingdom

See also

References