2C-T-7
2C-T-7 (2,5-dimethoxy-4-propylthiophenethylamine) is a sulphur-containing 2C psychedelic that gained notoriety after several deaths in the early 2000s, some involving insufflation or MAOI combination. It produces long-lasting psychedelic effects with a heavy body load and vasoconstriction. Human data come from case reports and anecdote only.
01 Overview
2C-T-7 is the propylthio analogue in the 2C-T sub-series and acts as a 5-HT2A receptor agonist. Effects are described as intense and long-lasting with a pronounced physical load. Its reputation is shaped by a cluster of fatalities around 2000-2001, at least one of which involved insufflation of a large dose and others combination with MAO inhibitors.
The deaths prompted its emergency scheduling in several countries. As with 2C-T-2, MAO metabolism of the thioether group means that combining 2C-T-7 with MAOI drugs is especially dangerous. Insufflation appears to carry higher and less predictable risk than oral use. Human pharmacology remains uncharacterised.
02 Mechanism
Agonist at serotonin 5-HT2A receptors; the 4-propylthio group is an MAO substrate, so co-use with MAOIs is hazardous.
03 Dosing
| Tier | Dose | Route | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 5–10 mg | Oral | Onset can be slow; individual sensitivity varies. |
| Common | 10–25 mg | Oral | Oral range from PiHKAL and anecdote. |
| Strong | 25–35 mg | Oral | Insufflation has caused fatalities and should be avoided; oral high doses raise body load and vasoconstriction. |
04 Effects
| Effect | Magnitude | Evidence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-lasting psychedeliaExtended visual and cognitive effects reported by users. | strong | Anecdotal | |
| Emotional and introspective depthStrong reflective and emotional states. | Anecdotal | ||
| Heavy body loadPhysical discomfort characteristic of the 2C-T sub-series. | Anecdotal |
05 Side effects
| Effect | Severity | Frequency | Evidence | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peripheral vasoconstrictionCold extremities and reduced circulation reported. | Moderate | Common | Anecdotal | |
| Nausea and vomitingProminent part of the body load. | Moderate | Common | Anecdotal | |
| Fatal overdose / respiratory and cardiac eventsDeaths have been reported, particularly with insufflation of large doses or MAOI combination. | Life-threatening | Rare but documented | Observational |