5-MeO-pyr-T explained

5-MeO-pyr-T (5-methoxy-N,N-tetramethylenetryptamine) is a lesser-known psychedelic drug. It is the 5-methoxy analog of pyr-T. 5-MeO-pyr-T was first synthesized by Hunt & Brimblecombe,[1] who credited S. Mitzal for characterization of chemical properties.[2] Later human tests were reported by Alexander Shulgin, in his book TiHKAL. An oral dosage of 0.5 to 2 mg, and an inhaled dosage of 2–3 mg are reported. 5-MeO-pyr-T causes varying reactions, such as amnesia, tinnitus, vomiting, and a 5-MeO-DMT-like rushing sensation. At the highest dosage reported in TiHKAL, the subject describes awakening from an apparent fugue state during which they were wandering the streets, with complete amnesia upon awakening.[3]

Pharmacology

Testing was performed on rats using this compound while characterizing various agonists of the 5-HT7 receptor. It is an agonist with a Ki value of 630.96nM.[4]

Very little other data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of 5-MeO-pyr-T.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Hunt. R. R.. Brimblecombe. R. W.. Synthesis and Biological Activity of Some Ring-Substituted Tryptamines. Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. July 1967. 10. 4. 646–648. 10.1021/jm00316a027. 4962512. Hunt.
  2. Mitzal. S.. N/A. Dissertationes Pharm.. 1962. 14. 305.
  3. Book: Shulgin. Alexander. Shulgin. Ann. TiHKAL, The Continuation. 1997. Transform Press. Berkeley, CA, USA. 0-9630096-9-9. 548–551. 1st. 7 April 2018. HardcopyTiHKAL.
  4. Vermeulen ES, Schmidt AW, Sprouse JS, Wikström HV, Grol CJ. Characterization of the 5-HT(7) receptor. Determination of the pharmacophore for 5-HT(7) receptor agonism and CoMFA-based modeling of the agonist binding site. J Med Chem. 2003 Dec 4;46(25):5365-74.