MDMA Chemistry
by Oscar


NAME :MDMA
CHEMICAL NAME :N, alpha-Dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-ethanamine
ALTERNATE CHEMICAL NAMES :3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine
ALTERNATE CHEMICAL NAMES :N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenylisopropylamine; Ecstasy; E; XTC; Adam
CHEMICAL FORMULAC11H15NO2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT193.25
MELTING POINT147-148° C (Hydrochloride crystals from isopropanol/n-hexane)
MELTING POINT152-153° C (Hydrochloride crystals from isopropanol/ether)
LD50(mice) 97 mg/kg i.p.
LD50(rats) 49 mg/kg i.p.
LD50(guinea pigs) 98 mg/kg i.p.


5806. MDMA. N, alpha-Dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxole-5-ethanamine; 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; N-methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyphenylisopropylamine; "Ecstasy"; "E"; "XTC"; "Adam". C11H15NO2; mol wt 193.25. C 68.37%, H 7.82%, N 7.25%, O 16.56%. Entactogen; N-methyl derivative of MDA, q.v. (S)-Form possesses more potent CNS activity. Prepn: Ger. pat. 274,350 (1914 to E. Merck), C.A. 8, 3350 (1914); U. Braun et al., J. Pharm.Sci. 69, 192 (1980). Spectral and chromatographic analyses: K. Bailey et al., J. Assoc. Offic. Anal. Chem. 58, 62 (1975). GC/MS determn in urine: B.K. Gan et al., J. Forensic Sci. 36, 1331 (1991). HPLC determn in whole blood: R. E. Michel et al., J. Neurosci. Methods 50, 61 (1993). Acute toxicity study: H. F. Hardman et al., Toxicol. Appl. Pharmacol. 25, 199 (1973). Series of articles on history, pharmacology, and neurotoxicity: : Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 600, 601-715 (1990). Review of biochemical actions: M. Rattray, Essays Biochem. 26, 77-87 (1991); of pharmacology, toxicology, and human experience: T.D. Steele et al., Addictions 89, 539-551 (1994); A.R. Green et al., Psychopharmacology 119, 247-260 (1995).

Oil, bp0.4 100-110degrees

Hydrocholoride, C11H15NO2.HCl, crystals from isopopanol/n-hexane, mp 147-148° (Bailey). Crystals from isopropanol/ether, mp 152-153° (Braun). uv max (ethanol): 286 nm (E 2843). LD50 in mice, rats, guinea pigs (mg/gk): 97,49,98 i.p. (Hardman).

Note: This is a controlled substance (hallucinogen) listed in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21 Part 1308.11 (1995).




MDMA generally comes in the form of small tablets, capsules, or white powder. It is common when buying MDMA to get a combination of any of the following : MDMA, MDA, MDE, Caffeine, Dextromethorphan, Ephedrine, Glyceryl guaiacolate, and phenylpropanolamine. A chemical analysis of a variety of "hits" of MDMA found from 0 - 100 mg of MDMA as well as a variety of the above substances. Trying to calculate dosages from tablets containing unknown quantities of MDMA can be difficult, but a good quality tablet of street ecstasy generally contains an average of between 75 and 100 mg MDMA. The chart below shows dosages for pure MDMA, measured in milligrams (mg).

Oral MDMA Dosages
Threshold30 mg
Common for small or sensitive people50 - 75 mg
Common for most people75 - 125 mg
Common for large or unsensitive people125 - 175 mg
Required by few (side effects increase)200 + mg

Onset : 20 - 70 minutes (depending on form and stomach contents)
Duration : 3 - 5 hours
Normal After Effects : up to 24 hours


Overdose Effects:
Vomiting, headaches and dizziness may result from too high a dose of MDMA. Some people are considerably more sensitive to MDMA than others. Be careful if you are using MDMA for the first time or using material of an unknown purity and strength. Always start low.



007 (White)
submitted Anonymously
007 (Green)
submitted by Bryan
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007 (Red)
submitted Anonymously
Number 1 oct
2000
submitted Anonymously (Malta)
7 of Diamonds
submitted by Ezekiel
8 1/2
submitted by Bryan
8 1/2
submitted by Fedezen
Buenos Aires, Argentina (2001)
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Adam
submitted by Bryan H. (New York)
Alien
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Alligator
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Alligator (red)
submitted by RealitE RandE
Reno, NV (2002)
Amsterdams / XXX
submitted by Pgh E-tard
Anchor oct
Anchor
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Ankh
submitted by Akarahil (Fredericton, Canada)
Ap oct
submitted by Seeing-Mole
Thailand (2002)
Aphrodite / Medusa
submitted by Pete H.
Apple (Green)
submitted Anonymously (California)
Armani (Yellow)
submitted Anonymously
NE U.K.
Armani (Blue)
submitted by Paddyboy
Arobase
submitted by Xonic
Paris, France (2001)
Arrow (Red)
submitted by E-holic (California, U.S.)
Arrow (or Christmas Tree)
This is an Anacin tablet, sold OTC and
containing only Aspirin and Caffeine
Audi TT (Green)
submitted by Orkotron (N. Ireland)
Audi TT (Red)
submitted by V. Plasma
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2001)
Audi TT (White)
submitted by Nicola
Autobus
submitted by Siera
Poland (2001)

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