2C-D is a short acting psychedelic drug of the 2C-X family. The effects of 2C-D are usually compared to 2C-B (although not as visual as 2C-B) or other psychedelic stimulants and sometimes to MDMA (ecstasy). Its effects are generally considered milder than 2C-B, LSD, or MDMA. 2C-D is also known for the strong body component of its effects which are alternately described as pleasurable energy or a 'sense of being in the body', and by others as an unpleasant 'buzzing' or body-load, which is mostly occurring during onset. Shulgin himself referred to this substance as a “pharmacological tofu,” meaning that when mixed with other substances, it can extend or potentiate their effects without coloring the experience too much, in a manner similar to how tofu absorbs the flavors of sauces or spices it is cooked with. Some people have claimed 2C-D is relatively uninteresting on its own, but many other users have strongly disagreed with this assessment and believe instead 2C-D to be a true psychedelic in its own right.
It was first synthesized in 1970 by a team from the Texas Research Institute of Mental Sciences, and its activity was subsequently investigated in humans by Alexander Shulgin.
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.
| Threshold | 3-4mg |
| Light | 5-15mg |
| Common | 20-50mg |
| Strong | 50-100mg |
| Onset | 15-45 minutes |
| Total | 4-6 hours |
| Onset | 1-15 minutes |
| Total | 4-6 hours |
| Onset | 5-20 minutes |
| Total | 4-6 hours |
Systematic name: 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenethylamine
2C-D is 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.