PMMA Stats & Data
4-mma
Methyl-ma
NPS DataHub
MW215.72
FormulaC11H18ClNO
CAS3398-68-3
IUPAC1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-N-methyl-propan-2-amine.hydrochloride
SMILES
[Cl-].CNC(C)Cc1ccc(OC)cc1.[H+]InChIKey
IQZVXWOBOYTPER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Chemical Class
Amphetamine
Psychoactive Class
Stimulant
Receptor Profile
Receptor Actions
Inhibitors
potent reversible MAO-A inhibitor (IC50 ~1700 nM)
Other
Serotonin-norepinephrine releasing agent (SNRA)
weak dopamine releaser
Effect Profile
Curated + 1 Reports
Empathogen
4.3
Strong euphoria with moderate stimulation, mild sensory enhancement
Empathy / Social Openness×3
0
Euphoria / Mood Elevation×2
9
Stimulation×1
7
Sensory Enhancement×1
5
Stimulant
6.2
Strong euphoria and anxiety/jitters with moderate stimulation and focus
Stimulation / Energy×3
6
Euphoria / Mood Lift×2
10
Focus / Productivity×2
6
Anxiety / Jitters×1
10
Based on reports from:
Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics
drugs.wikiTolerance Decay
Full tolerance
1d
Half tolerance
12d
Baseline
~21d
Experience Report Analysis
Erowid
1
Reports
2012–2012
Date Range
1
With Age Data
Demographics
Gender Distribution
Age Distribution
Reports Over Time
Legal Status
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | PMMA is illegal to possess, produce and sell under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich). | |
| Brazil | Possession, production and sale is illegal as it is listed on Portaria SVS/MS nº 344. | |
| Canada | PMMA is a Schedule I substance. | |
| Germany | PMMA is controlled under Anlage I BtMG (Narcotics Act, Schedule I) as of October 10, 2000. | It is illegal to manufacture, possess, import, export, buy, sell, procure or dispense it without a license. |
| Switzerland | PMMA is a controlled substance specifically named under Verzeichnis D. | |
| United Kingdom | PMMA is controlled as a Schedule 1, Class A drug in the UK. | |
| United States | On June 25, 2021, the DEA finalized a rule placing PMMA on the Controlled Substance Act federal Schedule as a Schedule I substance effective July 26, 2021. |
References
Data Sources
Cited References
- Alcohol and Drug Foundation: PMA and PMMA
- DanceSafe: MDMA Contraindications
- DrugFacts UK: PMMA/PMA
- Drugs.ie: PMA/PMMA Harm Reduction
- PsychonautWiki: PMA
- Rohanova et al. 2009: PMMA Distribution in Rats
- Rohanova et al. 2009: PMMA Metabolism in Rats
- Substance Misuse Resources: PMA/PMMA Guide
- TripSit: Drug Combinations Chart