2C-B

Chemical structure of 2C-B

4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (2C-B) is a psychedelic drug of the 2C-X family.

History

2C-B was first synthesized in 1974 by Alexander Shulgin. It was first sold commercially as an aphrodisiac under the trade name "Eros" by the German pharmaceutical company Drittewell. From many years after it was available as tablets in Dutch smart shops under the name "Nexus".

Dosage

NOTE: DO NOT TAKE THE BELOW DOSING INFORMATION AS A KNOW ALL, PLEASE TAKE CAUTION, AND REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN ALWAYS TAKE MORE, BUT NEVER LESS.

Oral

Light: 5-15 mg

Common: 15-30 mg

Strong: 30-50 mg

Heavy: 50+ mg

Insufflated

Light: 5-10 mg

Common: 10-20 mg

Strong: 20-30 mg

Heavy: 30+ mg

Rectal

Light: 5-10 mg

Common: 10-20 mg

Strong: 20-30 mg

Heavy: 30+ mg

Duration

Oral

Onset: 20-75 minutes

Total duration: 4-8 hours

Insufflated

Onset: 1-10 minutes

Total duration: 4-8 hours

Rectal

Onset: 5-20 minuted

Total duration: 4-8 hours

Effects

Positive

• Euphoria

• Giggling

• Empathy

• Personal Insight

• Enhanced Colours

• Closed and Open Eye Visuals

• Enhanced Tactile Sensation

Neutral

• Decreased Appetite

• Pupil Dilation

• Time Dilation

Negative

• Restlessness

• Sweating/Chills

• Nausea

• Insomnia

• Muscle Tension

• Confusion

Aliases

• Bees

• Nexus

Harm Reduction

2C-B is known as one of the safer psychedelics, with several reported cases of users far exceeding commonly used dosing limits without lasting adverse physical effects. It is also observed to have a low addiction potential. It is a stimulating psychedelic, and therefore it's important to remain hydrated. Refer to Psychedelic Harm Reduction for more information.

Legal Status

• Europe: Class A (Along with all the others in the 2C-X family. (Illegal to produce, supply, or possess.))

• United States: Schedule I (Illegal to produce, supply, or possess.)

Links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2C-B

http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/2cb/2cb.shtml