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4-Methyl-Aminorex is a stimulant drug of the 2-Amino-5-Aryloxazoline class. Commonly called "Euphoria," "U4EA,", "U4Euh", "4MA" or "methylaminorex"; 4-Methyl-Aminorex has also been termed "Ice" due to the appearance of pure 4MA as large, transparent crystals, although the street name "Ice" is more commonly used for pure crystalline methamphetamine.
4-Methylaminorex has effects comparable to methamphetamine but with a much longer duration. Some contend it has fewer side effects. It is banned in many countries as a stimulant.
Chemistry
It is unusual in that it is not stereospecific, all four stereoisomers are active. 4MA is most commonly synthesized from phenylpropanolamine. Synthesis involves cyanate compounds or cyanogen bromide; the latter reaction variant should be done under a fume hood.
Effects
4-methyl-aminorex can be smoked, snorted or taken orally. It produces long-lasting effects, generally up to 16 hours in duration. Large doses have been reported anecdotally to last up to 36 hours. The effects are stimulant in nature, producing an increase in attention, and increased cognition .
Legal Status
4-methyl-aminorex was classified as a Schedule I drug in the United States on October 15, 1987.
See also
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