Talk:Methylhexanamine

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Summary sheet: Methylhexanamine

Methylhexanamine
Chemical Nomenclature
Common names	1,3-DMAA, 2-amino-4-methylhexane
Substitutive name	1,3-dimethylamylamine
Systematic name	4-methylhexan-2-amine
Class Membership
Psychoactive class	Stimulant
Chemical class	Amine
Routes of Administration
WARNING: Always start with lower doses due to differences between individual body weight, tolerance, metabolism, and personal sensitivity. See responsible use section. ⇣ Oral Dosage Threshold 30 mg Light 50 - 100 mg Common 100 - 200 mg Strong 200 - 500 mg Heavy 500 mg + Duration Total 6 - 8 hours Onset 15 - 30 minutes Peak 2 - 4 hours Offset 3 - 5 hours After effects 2 - 10 hours DISCLAIMER: PW's dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

Methylhexanamine (also known as 1,3-dimethylamylamine, 1,3-DMAA, and 2-amino-4-methylhexane) is a lesser-known novel stimulant substance of the amine class. It has structural similarities to amphetamine and is most notably used in dietary supplements related to resistance training. It is thought to produce its effects by increasing levels of the neurotransmitters epinephrine, norepinephrine, and to a lesser extent, dopamine in the brain.

History and culture

Methylhexanamine was developed by Eli Lilly & Co. and marketed starting in 1948 as an inhaled nasal decongestant. The company voluntarily withdrew it by the 1970s. For a molecule to be legally used in a dietary supplement in the United States, it must be naturally occurring and have a documented history of use prior to 1994. In 1996, a study found methylhexanamine to be contained in trace amounts in geranium oil. These findings were subsequently not reproduced in multiple peer-reviewed publications.

Starting in 2006, methylhexanamine was used in several marketed sport supplements, most famously Jack3d by USPlabs. In April 2013, the FDA warned about methylhexanamine after 86 reports of heart problems, nervous system disorders, or death, and motioned manufacturers to stop using the substance. The US Department of Defense published an investigation into methylhexanamine following the death of four soldiers which were linked with the substance in recreational doses.

Chemistry

Methylhexanamine is synthesized by reacting 4-methylhexan-2-one with hydroxylamine, which converts the 4-methylhexan-2-one to 4-methylhexan-2-one oxime, which is reduced with hydrogen by means of a catalyst; the resulting methylhexanamine can be purified by distillation.

Pharmacology

This pharmacology section is incomplete. You can help by adding to it.

Subjective effects

This subjective effects section is a stub. As such, it is still in progress and may contain incomplete or wrong information. You can help by expanding or correcting it.

Disclaimer: The effects listed below cite the Subjective Effect Index (SEI), an open research literature based on anecdotal user reports and the personal analyses of PsychonautWiki contributors. As a result, they should be viewed with a healthy degree of skepticism.

It is also worth noting that these effects will not necessarily occur in a predictable or reliable manner, although higher doses are more liable to induce the full spectrum of effects. Likewise, adverse effects become increasingly likely with higher doses and may include addiction, severe injury, or death ☠.

Physical effects

• • Stimulation - In terms of its effects on the physical energy levels of the user, methylhexanamine is usually considered to be extremely energetic and stimulating in a fashion that is extremely similar to that of amphetamine or methamphetamine, and stronger than that of modafinil, caffeine, and methylphenidate. Although It is similar to the stimulation experienced on racemic or the levorotorary form of amphetamine or the racemic methamphetamine, the stimulation that methylhexanamine presents can be also described as more physically stimulating rather than mentally, this is due to it being mainly focused on the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and epinephrine, encouraging physical activities such as dancing, socializing, running, or cleaning. The particular style of stimulation which methylhexanamine presents can be described as forced or pressing and is noticeably more adrenergic and tense on the body as mentioned before. This means that at higher dosages, it becomes difficult or impossible to keep still as jaw clenching, involuntarily bodily shakes and vibrations become present, resulting in extreme shaking of the entire body, unsteadiness of the hands, and a general lack of motor control.
  • Abnormal heartbeat
  • Increased blood pressure
  • Increased heart rate
  • Pupil dilation
  • Appetite suppression
  • Bronchodilation
  • Dehydration
  • Frequent urination
  • Increased bodily temperature
  • Increased perspiration
  • Stamina enhancement - This effect is said to be more noticeable than on any other stimulant such as MDMA.
  • Teeth grinding
  • Temporary erectile dysfunction
  • Vasoconstriction

Cognitive effects

• • Disinhibition - The disihibiting effects of methylhexanamine are pronounced to a greater extent than on other stimulants such as Modafinil or MDMA.
  • Analysis enhancement
  • Anxiety
  • Compulsive redosing
  • Ego inflation
  • Euphoria - This effect is mild.
  • Focus enhancement
  • Increased libido
  • Increased music appreciation
  • Memory enhancement
  • Motivation enhancement
  • Thought acceleration
  • Thought organization
  • Time distortion - As with other stimulants, time can feel like it moves faster while on methylhexanamine.
  • Wakefulness

After effects

• The effects which occur during the offset of a stimulant experience generally feel negative and uncomfortable in comparison to the effects which occurred during its peak. This is often referred to as a "comedown" and occurs because of neurotransmitter depletion. Its effects commonly include:
  • Anxiety
  • Appetite suppression
  • Physical fatigue
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Motivation suppression
  • Thought deceleration
  • Wakefulness - According to anecdotal reports, residual feelings of wakefulness can persist for up to 6 hours after the initial high wears off.
  The comedown experienced on methylhexanamine is rather more physical than cognitive due to the increase in epinephrine.

Experience reports

There are currently 0 experience reports which describe the effects of this substance in our experience index.

Additional experience reports can be found here:

• Erowid Experience Vaults: SUBSTANCE

Toxicity and harm potential

This toxicity and harm potential section is a stub. As a result, it may contain incomplete or even dangerously wrong information! You can help by expanding upon or correcting it. Note: Always conduct independent research and use harm reduction practices if using this substance.

It is strongly recommended that one use harm reduction practices when using this substance. Health authorities in Hawaii linked cases of liver failure and one death to OxyElite Pro, a weight loss and bodybuilding dietary supplement containing methylhexanamine.

Lethal dosage

The LD50 for methylhexanamine is 39 mg/kg in mice and 72.5 mg/kg in rats, when administered intravenously. In 2010, a 21-year-old male in New Zealand presented with a cerebral hemorrhage after ingesting 556 mg of methylhexanamine, caffeine, and alcohol.

Dangerous interactions

This dangerous interactions section is a stub. As such, it may contain incomplete or invalid information. You can help by expanding upon or correcting it.

Warning: Many psychoactive substances that are reasonably safe to use on their own can suddenly become dangerous and even life-threatening when combined with certain other substances. The following list provides some known dangerous interactions (although it is not guaranteed to include all of them).

Always conduct independent research (e.g. Google, DuckDuckGo, PubMed) to ensure that a combination of two or more substances is safe to consume. Some of the listed interactions have been sourced from TripSit.

Legal status

As of 2013, Methylhexanamine has been banned for legal sale in Canada, Sweden, Brazil, Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and the United States, and may be regulated to one degree or another in other countries. Possession of the drug itself is not criminal in most jurisdictions.

See also

• Responsible use
• 1,4-DMAA

External links

• Methylhexanamine (Wikipedia)
• Methylhexanamine (Drugs-Forum)