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    5-MeO-DPT molecular structure

    5-MeO-DPT Stats & Data

    O-me-dips O-methyl-n,n-dipropylserotonin 5meodpt
    NPS DataHub
    MW274.41
    FormulaC17H26N2O
    CAS69496-75-9
    IUPACN-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]-N-propylpropan-1-amine
    SMILESCCCN(CCC)CCc1cnc2ccc(OC)cc12
    InChIKeyPNHPVNBKLQWBKH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
    2020/5.1 Indol-3-alkylamine; 2021/5.1 Indol-3-alkylamine; 2022/5.1 Indol-3-alkylamine
    Chemical Class Substituted tryptamine
    Psychoactive Class Psychedelic
    Half-Life Unknown in humans; likely short (few hours) based on return‑to‑baseline reports after single doses.

    Receptor Profile

    Receptor Actions

    Agonists
    5-HT1A receptor agonist (Ki = 4.0 nM)
    5-HT2A receptor agonist (partial)
    5-HT1B receptor agonist (Ki = 1,800 nM)
    5-HT2 receptor agonist (Ki = 7.1–655 nM)

    Effect Profile

    Curated + 5 Reports
    Psychedelic 5.6

    Moderate visuals with mild headspace and auditory effects, low body load

    Visual Intensity×3
    7
    Headspace Depth×3
    4
    Auditory Effects×1
    4
    Body Load / Somatic Effects×1
    2

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

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    Half-Life
    Unknown in humans; likely short (few hours) based on return‑to‑baseline reports after single doses.
    Addiction Potential
    Low; rapid tolerance, a sometimes uncomfortable body‑load, and niche appeal reduce compulsive patterns.

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 2d Half tolerance 7d Baseline ~14d

    Pattern inferred from broader serotonergic psychedelic use: noticeable tolerance if re‑used within 24–72 h; ~1–2 weeks commonly restores much of sensitivity; 2–3 weeks usually returns to baseline. Data quality: anecdotal/community consensus rather than controlled studies.

    Cross-Tolerances

    Other serotonergic psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, DMT/5‑MeO tryptamines)

    Experience Report Analysis

    Erowid
    8 Reports
    5 Single-substance
    2002–2022 Date Range
    4 With Age Data
    5 Effects Detected

    Demographics

    Gender Distribution

    Too few reports for a chart: gender is known from 8 reports, and a split is drawn only from 20 reports or more. Counts are shown instead. Why 20?

    • Male 5 of 8
    • Not Specified 2 of 8
    • Female 1 of 8

    Age Distribution

    Reports Over Time

    Effect Analysis

    Erowid

    Effects aggregated from 5 experience reports (5 single-substance Erowid)

    5 Reports
    5 Effects Detected
    3 Positive
    2 Adverse
    0 Neutral

    Effect Sentiment Distribution

    Confidence Distribution

    Each bar is the share of reports mentioning the effect; its whisker, and the band on the rows below, is the 95% interval: where the share could plausibly be with other reports of the same kind.

    Too few reports for bars: these effects come from 5 single-substance Erowid reports, and a bar is drawn only from 20 reports or more. With fewer, a percentage cannot tell a common effect from a rare one. Counts are shown instead. Why 20?

    Positive Effects 3

    Visual Distortions 5 of 5 70%
    Color Enhancement 3 of 5 70%
    Music Enhancement 3 of 5 70%

    Adverse Effects 2

    Muscle Tension 4 of 5 70%
    Nausea 3 of 5 70%

    Real-World Dose Distribution

    62K Doses

    From 10 individual dose entries. Values above Q3 + 3×IQR are left out as outliers.

    Oral (n=6)

    Median: 10.0mg 25th: 10.0mg 75th: 16.0mg 90th: 21.5mg

    Form / Preparation

    Most common forms and preparations, as a share of the 6 reports that give one

    Too few reports for bars: these forms come from 6 reports, and a bar is drawn only from 20 reports or more. With fewer, a percentage cannot tell a common effect from a rare one. Counts are shown instead. Why 20?

    • Powder / Crystals 3 of 6
    • Liquid 2 of 6

    Legal Status

    Country Status Notes
    United States In the United States, 5-MeO-DPT is considered a Schedule I controlled substance as a positional isomer of 5-MeO-DiPT.

    Harm Reduction

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    • Human data are sparse. Shulgin trialed 4–8.4 mg orally with onset at 12–60 min and total 2–4 h; he described mixed/ambiguous effects. Treat potency and individual variability with caution; start low and do not redose until you have fully assessed the first dose.

    • Accurate dosing matters: active in low milligrams. Use a 1 mg‑resolution scale and prefer volumetric dosing (e.g., dissolve a weighed amount to a known mg/mL). Avoid eyeballing crystals or “match‑head” measures. Erowid and TiHKAL emphasize low‑mg ranges in this family.

    • Route differences: vaping freebase starts within seconds and can overshoot easily; pre‑load measured doses and avoid back‑to‑back inhales. Vaped tryptamines are lung‑irritating; 5‑MeO‑DMT pages warn of respiratory harshness that generalizes to this class.

    • Interactions: 5‑MeO tryptamines interact unpredictably with MAOIs and can be dangerous; TripSit combination guidance flags 5‑MeO‑xxT + MAOI as high‑risk and cautions with stimulants and tramadol. Avoid serotonergic polypharmacy.

    • Serotonin‑toxicity mechanism inference: for 5‑MeO‑DMT, MAO‑A inhibition (e.g., harmaline) sharply increases systemic/brain levels; CYP2D6 status also alters bufotenine formation. While 5‑MeO‑DPT data are lacking, structural/biotransformation parallels argue for extra caution with MAOIs and CYP2D6 inhibitors.

    • Sensory profile: reports often mention a high‑pitched auditory tone or “bells,” body/jaw tension, anxious come‑ups, modest visuals at common doses, with more effects as dose increases. Shulgin explicitly noted alternating “bells” vs. “turn‑on” at 8.4 mg. Loud, complex audio environments can be unpleasant.

    • Storage and stability: like related 5‑MeO tryptamines, store airtight, cool, dry, and dark. Erowid’s 5‑MeO‑DiPT guide advises such storage; one BlueLight report suspected degradation in a room‑temperature solution—avoid long‑term liquid storage.

    • Product uncertainty: 5‑MeO‑DPT has appeared sporadically on the NPS market. Mislabeling in this space is common (e.g., 5‑MeO‑DMT sold as DMT); only lab methods like GC‑MS/HR‑LC‑MS can reliably distinguish isomeric 5‑MeO tryptamines. Use accredited drug‑checking services where available.

    • Re‑dosing discipline: wait at least 90–120 min after an oral dose (or 20–30 min after a vaped dose) before considering more; several reports describe anxiety spikes during the first 20–40 min that resolve without escalation.

    • Tolerance: cross‑tolerance with serotonergic psychedelics is expected; TripSit and community sources recommend multi‑day spacing. Heavy or consecutive‑day use can dull effects and increase adverse somatic load.

    • Managing body/jaw tension: some users find pre‑event magnesium supplementation, hydration, and chewing gum reduce bruxism; evidence is anecdotal and inconsistent—avoid mega‑doses and consider a mouthguard if prone to grinding.

    • Lab vs. reagent tests: common color reagents cannot distinguish 5‑MeO isomers; professional GC‑MS/LC‑MS with robust libraries is needed for confirmation and for detecting adulterants.

    References

    Data Sources

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