1-(2,5-Dimethoxybenzyl) piperazine
Aliases: 2c-benzylpiperazine, 2,5-dimethoxybenzyl
Summary
Very little peer-reviewed human data exist. Limited forensic reports indicate occasional appearance in illicit 'party pill' blends between 2013-2019. Animal receptor-binding screens show micromolar affinity for 5-HT2A/2C and moderate inhibition of serotonin uptake, suggesting a hybrid psychedelic-stimulant profile comparable to 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy-BZP (2C-B-BZP) but with lower potency.
Dose Information
Light
Common
Strong
Heavy
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Comeup | Peak | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 0.75-2 hrs | 30-90 min | 3-6 hrs | 1.5-3 hrs |
Effect Profile
Scores (1–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Psychedelic
4.0
Moderate
4/10
Strong visuals and body load with mild auditory effects
Visual Intensity
×3
9
colour enhancement
tracers
visual enhancement
pattern recognition enhancement
Headspace Depth
×3
0
Auditory Effects
×1
4
enhanced music appreciation
Body Load / Somatic Effects
×1
9
nausea
vasoconstriction
teeth grinding
bruxism
tachycardia
Stimulant
3.8
Moderate
4/10
Strong anxiety/jitters with moderate stimulation, low euphoria and focus
Stimulation / Energy
×3
6
stimulation
wakefulness
alertness enhancement
Euphoria / Mood Lift
×2
3
euphoria
Focus / Productivity
×2
3
focus enhancement
Anxiety / Jitters
×1
10
anxiety
teeth grinding
bruxism
tachycardia
vasoconstriction
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops rapidly after a single use
Reset
7โ14 days for baseline
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1h
Half tolerance
10d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Positive
- Stimulation
Negative
- Teeth grinding
- Pupil dilation
- Nausea
- Vasoconstriction
- Bruxism
- Tachycardia
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Elevated blood pressure
Positive
- Euphoria
- Increased sociability
- Wakefulness
- Alertness enhancement
- Enhanced music appreciation
- Empathy Enhancement
- Focus enhancement
Negative
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Talkativeness
Positive
- Visual enhancement
- Pattern recognition enhancement
- Colour enhancement
- Tactile enhancement
- Bodily control enhancement
- Color Enhancement
- Tracers
Negative
- Appetite suppression
- Light sensitivity
- Closed-Eye Visuals
Combinations
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