3-Cl-PCP Stats & Data
HUHBTESMMFLCAN-UHFFFAOYSA-NReceptor Profile
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History & Culture
3-Cl-PCP is a novel dissociative from the arylcyclohexylamine class that emerged as part of a wave of designer drugs in the early 2020s. It was first identified in Slovenia in December 2020, marking its initial appearance on the recreational drug market. The substance belongs to a group of novel dissociatives that were developed and marketed around the same time, reportedly designed to produce effects similar to those of MXE (methoxetamine). This cohort of related compounds includes 3-F-PCP, 3-Me-PCP, DMXE, MXPr, MXiPr, and HXE, all of which appeared on the research chemical market during this period.
Toxicity
PsychonautWikiThe toxicity and long-term health effects of recreational 3-Cl-PCP use have not been studied in any scientific context and the exact toxic dosage is unknown. This is because 3-Cl-PCP has an extremely brief history of human usage.
Effect Profile
Curated + 1 ReportsStrong dissociative depth, motor impairment, and mania with moderate insight
Duration Timeline
BluelightTolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiTolerance Decay
Acute tolerance: develops within a single session — the reset numbers above apply after sustained heavy use, not after one binge. Within-session tachyphylaxis usually resets largely overnight.
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Legal Status
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Controlled (NpSG) | Controlled substance under the Neue-psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetz (New Psychoactive Substances Act), which prohibits the production, distribution, and import of new psychoactive substances. |
| Hungary | Illegal | Became a controlled substance in April 2021. Production, distribution, and possession are prohibited under national drug legislation. |
| Switzerland | Uncontrolled | Not listed as a controlled substance as of 2021. However, legal status may have changed since this assessment. |
| United Kingdom | Illegal | Prohibited under the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016. It is illegal to possess, produce, supply, or import this substance. |