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    4-EEC

    Aliases: 4-ethylethcathinone

    Stimulant Research-chemical

    Summary TheDrug.Wiki

    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 TheDrug.Wiki

    Light Common Strong Heavy

    Onset, Duration & After-effects TheDrug.Wiki

    ROA Onset Comeup Peak Offset After Effects
    Oral 10-30 min 20-40 min 1-3 hrs 1-2 hrs 2-24 hrs
    Insufflated 1-5 min 5-15 min 1-3 hrs 1-2 hrs 2-24 hrs
    Rectal 5-15 min 15-30 min 1-3 hrs 1-2 hrs 2-24 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)

    Full methodology

    Empathogen 4.9
    Moderate+ 5/10

    Moderate stimulation, euphoria, and sensory enhancement with low empathy

    Empathy / Social Openness ×3
    3
    empathy, affection, and sociability enhancement
    Euphoria / Mood Elevation ×2
    6
    physical euphoria cognitive euphoria
    Stimulation ×1
    7
    stimulation teeth grinding increased heart rate
    Sensory Enhancement ×1
    6
    tactile enhancement increased libido
    Stimulant 4.6
    Moderate+ 5/10

    Strong anxiety/jitters with moderate euphoria and focus, low stimulation

    Stimulation / Energy ×3
    3
    stimulation
    Euphoria / Mood Lift ×2
    7
    physical euphoria cognitive euphoria motivation enhancement
    Focus / Productivity ×2
    7
    focus enhancement thought acceleration motivation enhancement
    ⚠ Anxiety / Jitters ×1
    10
    anxiety teeth grinding increased heart rate vasoconstriction
    Based on reports from:
    Erowid Experience Reports PsychonautWiki 4-EEC
    View methodology →

    Tolerance

    Build-up develops rapidly, often within a single session; compulsive redosing common
    Reset a few days for acute tolerance

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 1d Half tolerance 3d Baseline ~7d

    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

    other cathinones
    70%
    amphetamine
    50%
    MDMA
    50%

    Effects TheDrug.Wiki

    Positive
    • Stimulation
    • Physical Euphoria
    Negative
    • Teeth Grinding
    • Vasoconstriction
    • Pupil Dilation
    • Increased Heart Rate
    • Temperature Regulation Suppression
    • Increased heart rate
    • Teeth grinding
    • Pupil dilation
    Positive
    • Cognitive Euphoria
    • Empathy, Affection, and Sociability Enhancement
    • Motivation Enhancement
    • Focus Enhancement
    Negative
    • Compulsive Redosing
    • Anxiety
    • Motivation Suppression
    • Thought Deceleration
    • Irritability
    Neutral
    • Thought Acceleration
    Positive
    • Increased Libido
    • Tactile enhancement
    • Increased music appreciation
    • Increased libido
    • Tracers
    Negative
    • Appetite Suppression
    • Dehydration
    • Light sensitivity
    • Appetite suppression
    • Disinhibition

    Combinations TripSit

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