4-EEC
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- 2 corroborating sources
- 3 ROAs with full dose ladders
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Research-chemical
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
- 2 corroborating sources
- 3 ROAs with full dose ladders
- duration data present
- 18 combo interactions documented
- classified Research-chemical
- dose data not in PW/TripSit (unverifiable)
Aliases: 4-ethylethcathinone
Summary
Pharmacology is presumed to involve mixed monoamine reuptake inhibition and releasing action with NET≈DAT>SERT, similar to 4-MEC but slightly less potent and longer lasting due to the ethyl para-substitution. Limited formal toxicology data exists; acute risks mirror other cathinones including tachycardia, hypertension, hyperthermia, vasoconstriction, bruxism, and potential serotonin syndrome when mixed with serotonergics. Hydration, temperature monitoring, and magnesium supplementation for jaw tension are advisable.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 75-125mg | 125-250mg | 250-350mg | 350mg+ |
| Insufflated | 30-60mg | 60-120mg | 120-200mg | 200mg+ |
| Rectal | 60-100mg | 100-180mg | 180-250mg | 250mg+ |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak | Offset | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 10-30 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 4-7 hrs |
| Insufflated | 10-30 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 4-7 hrs |
| Rectal | 10-30 min | 1-3 hrs | 1-2 hrs | 4-7 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)
Moderate stimulation, euphoria, and sensory enhancement with low empathy
Strong anxiety/jitters with moderate euphoria and focus, low stimulation
Tolerance
Tolerance 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.
Rapid tolerance and strong redose urges are commonly reported with 4‑substituted cathinones; spacing sessions by at least 1–2 weeks helps reduce comedown severity and crash. Data are anecdotal and extrapolated from similar compounds.
Cross-Tolerances
Effects
- Stimulation
- Physical Euphoria
- Teeth Grinding
- Vasoconstriction
- Pupil Dilation
- Increased Heart Rate
- Temperature Regulation Suppression
- Increased heart rate
- Teeth grinding
- Pupil dilation
- Cognitive Euphoria
- Empathy, Affection, and Sociability Enhancement
- Motivation Enhancement
- Focus Enhancement
- Compulsive Redosing
- Anxiety
- Motivation Suppression
- Thought Deceleration
- Irritability
- Thought Acceleration
- Increased Libido
- Tactile enhancement
- Increased music appreciation
- Increased libido
- Tracers
- Appetite Suppression
- Dehydration
- Light sensitivity
- Appetite suppression
- Disinhibition
Combinations
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