3C-P Stats & Data
CCCOc1c(OC)cc(CC(C)N)cc1OCKKMCHCCXGKYEKJ-UHFFFAOYSA-NReceptor Profile
Receptor Actions
Effect Profile
Curated + 7 ReportsStrong visuals, auditory effects, body load, and headspace
Strong anxiety/jitters and euphoria with mild stimulation and focus
Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiTolerance Decay
As with other 5‑HT2A psychedelics, acute tolerance develops rapidly after a single session and tends to decay across one to two weeks. Data for 3C‑P specifically are anecdotal; estimates extrapolated from mescaline/2C/DOx literature.
Cross-Tolerances
Experience Report Analysis
ErowidDemographics
Gender Distribution
Age Distribution
Reports Over Time
Effect Analysis
ErowidEffects aggregated from 7 experience reports (7 Erowid)
Effect Sentiment Distribution
Confidence Distribution
Positive Effects 8
Adverse Effects 4
Real-World Dose Distribution
62K DosesFrom 11 individual dose entries
Oral (n=9)
Form / Preparation
Most common forms and preparations reported
Legal Status
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3C-P is a controlled substance in Japan effective February 28th, 2018. | |
| United Kingdom | It is illegal to produce, supply, or import this drug under the Psychoactive Substance Act, which came into effect on May 26th, 2016. | |
| United States | 3C-P is technically not scheduled in the United States, but could be considered an analog of mescaline and may, therefore, be considered a Schedule I drug under the Federal Analogue Act. |
Harm Reduction
drugs.wiki3C‑P is very rare and poorly characterized; assume high uncertainty. Start low, go slow, and strongly consider a 1–2 mg oral allergy test before any full dose. Come‑up is often slow (≥90 minutes), which can tempt premature redosing; wait at least 3 hours before any consideration of additional dosing. Expect sustained stimulation and possible vasoconstriction (cold or tingly extremities); avoid additional vasoconstrictors and take gentle movement breaks to promote circulation. Oral administration is preferred over insufflation to reduce nasal harm and erratic absorption. Because of long duration and residual alertness, avoid late‑day dosing and plan for sleep disruption; do not counteract with large amounts of alcohol or multiple sedatives. People with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or arrhythmia should avoid use; monitor pulse and temperature in physically demanding settings. Use lab drug checking where available or at minimum multi‑reagent testing; the gray market has a history of mislabeling phenethylamines. Ensure accurate weighing (calibrated mg scale) and consider volumetric dilution for precise titration. Avoid driving or safety‑critical tasks for at least 16–24 hours after dosing.
References
Cited References
- Bluelight: 3C-P 40 mg slow-burn trip report
- Bluelight: 3C-P 45 mg first-time report
- Bluelight: Big & Dandy 3C-P thread
- Erowid: 3C-P Brief Information
- Erowid: Experience - 3C-P 40 mg 'Euphoric Stimmy Rollercoaster'
- Erowid: Experience - 3C-P 40 mg 'Slow Burn'
- Erowid: Experience - 3C-P 40 mg 'Smooth, Fun, Therapeutic'
- Erowid: Experience - 3C-P 40 mg insufflated + LSD combination
- Erowid: Experience - 3C-P 33 mg 'Functional and Addicting'
- Frontiers - Comparison of behavioral effects of mescaline analogs in mice
- Frontiers - Receptor interaction profiles of 4-alkoxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenethylamines and amphetamines
- Frontiers - Receptor interaction profiles of 4-alkoxy-substituted 2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamines and amphetamines
- NCBI: Clinically relevant MAOI drug interactions
- Nervewing: blog - 3C-P 40 mg trip report
- PiHKAL #140 - 3C-P synthesis note
- PMC: Comparison of behavioral effects of mescaline analogs using head twitch response
- PMC: Receptor interaction profiles of 4-alkoxy-3,5-dimethoxy-phenethylamines
- Reddit: 3C-P 32 mg live trip report
- Reddit: 3C-P descriptive information post
- Reddit: Summary of 3C-P experiences
- PiHKAL #140 – 3C-P synthesis note
- Frontiers – Cross-tolerance of phenethylamine psychedelics
- Clinically relevant MAOI drug interactions (review)
Drugs.wiki References
- Erowid – 3C‑P Vault (overview)
- Erowid – Brief 3C‑P information (dosage/duration tentative)
- Bluelight – Big & Dandy 3C‑P thread (background, structure, early anecdotes)
- Bluelight – 3C‑P 40 mg oral first-time report (timeline, vasoconstriction)
- Reddit – 3C‑P 32 mg live report (nausea, visual profile, time course)
- Erowid – Pharmacology: Neuropharmacology of Hallucinogens (5‑HT2A involvement)
- TripSit – Drug combinations (psychedelics with stimulants, tramadol, caffeine, MAOIs)
- TripSit – Psychedelics (tolerance window, stimulation cautions)
- NCBI/PMC – Clinically Relevant Drug Interactions with MAOIs (hypertensive crisis, contraindications)
- NCBI – Dextromethorphan (serotonin syndrome risk; MAOI/SSRI cautions)
- PubMed – Attenuation of psilocybin effects during and after SSRI/SNRI use (dampening inference)
- Saferparty – Drug checking service (lab analysis availability & advisories)
- Drug Users Bible – Safer dosing, mg scales, volumetric dosing, allergy testing