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5-MeO-MIPT Basics
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DESCRIPTION
5-MeO-MIPT is one of the less common psychedelic tryptamines that was developed by Alexander Shulgin in the 1980s. It shares some similarities with 5-MeO-DIPT (Foxy Methoxy). One of the isopropyl groups of 5-MeO-MIPT is simply exchanged by a one carbon (methyl) chain resulting in the most active asymmetrically N-methyl N-isopropyl substitution pattern.
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Dose
A standard oral dose of 5-MeO-MIPT is between 2 and 7 mg.

Price
5-MeO-MIPT is not available commercially and so there is no common price.

Law
5-MeO-MIPT is not specifically controlled in the United States, but could be considered an Analogue of 5-MeO-DIPT, a Schedule I drug, if it were intended for human use.

Chemistry
N-isopropyl-5-methoxy-N-methyl-tryptamine (5-MeO-MiPT) is a synthetic chemical tryptamine and thus is structurally related to other tryptamines (natural and synthetic), such as 5-MeO-DMT, N,N-DMT, psiloc(yb)in and serotonin.

History
The first publication of the synthesis and pharmacology of this compound was in 1985 in Journal of Medicinal Chemistry by Repke, Grotjahn & Shulgin [article].

Slang
The Substance: none
The Experience: tripping


EFFECTS
Onset
Depending on how much and how recently the user has eaten, oral 5-MeO-MIPT generally takes 10-20 minutes to start to take effect. Smoked freebase usually comes on within seconds.

Duration
Due to the small number of reports and a wide variation in reported durations for this chemical, it is difficult to give reliable estimates of length of action. Some users have reported effects completely abating within 4-6 hours, while others have reported residual stimulation and inability to sleep for several additional hours.

The Experience
Oral 5-MeO-MIPT has some similarities with 5-MeO-DIPT. Users have reported aphrodisiac effects, minor changes in visual perception, mental stimulation, new perspectives, feelings of insight, emotional shifts, muscle tension, and mild tremor. The body load seems to be milder than with 5-MeO-DIPT. Sometimes there is a tendency of dreamy separation of mind and body as with 5-MeO-DMT. With the smoking route, more visuals and a "rush" are reported.


PROBLEMS
Some users report unpleasant body effects or "body load". Unpleasant stomach effects, gastro-intestinal distress (diarrhea, cramps & gas) are not uncommon. In some cases there are difficulties with falling asleep for some hours after having returned to baseline, but there is less stimulation and body load than with 5-MeO-DIPT. There are cases of cardiac problems (tachycardia and pain), especially after high doses (over 10mg). Other possible negative effects are difficult experiences as possible with nearly all psychedelics. The Psychedelic Crisis FAQ addresses some of the issues involved in dealing with a difficult trip.

Addiction Potential
As with most psychedelics 5-MeO-MIPT seems to be neither physically addicting nor likely to cause psychological dependence. But as with all substances, some people will use it more frequently than they are comfortable with. There is a short period of tolerance after 5-MeO-MIPT use. Using it two days in a row is likely to lead to a diminished experience the second day, though spaced 5-7 or more days apart, this effect is nearly non-existent.

Contraindications

Last Modified - Tue, Apr 24, 2007 Created by Erowid

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