In 2003, he told the Center for Cognitive Liberty and Ethics: “[2C-B] is, in my opinion, one of the most graceful, erotic, sensual, introspective compounds I have ever invented. For most people, it is a short-lived and comfortable psychedelic, with neither toxic side-effects nor next-day hang-over.”
2C-B was popular in the club scene in the 80’s and 90’s. After MDMA was classified as a Schedule I substance in the US, many people migrated to the use of 2C-B, which was relatively unknown by the DEA at the time.
The effects of 2C-B as a mix of psychedelic and entactogenic effects, classify it as a cross between LSD and MDMA. 2C-B creates interesting psychedelic effects because of its chemical structure and is classified as a phenethylamine, a chemical cousin to mescaline. Due to this, some effects include open-eye visuals with patterns and outlines of shapes moving and undulating throughout the trip, and giggling and laughing, which remind users of an LSD trip. People can experience a mood lift and euphoria, with increased feelings of empathy, similar to MDMA. Making it sometimes called the love child of LSD and MDMA.
2C-B Dosing Guide
Shulgin describes 2C-B as one of the most potent psychedelics, and as such, users do not need to take a large amount. The effects vary greatly between a low dose (15 mg) and a very high dose (35 mg).
The following dosing guide was produced by Psychedelics.com using information compiled from the works of Alexander Shulgin, anecdotal sources and PiHKAL.
Oral:
Minimum Effective Dose, 10 mg
Normal / Museum Dose, 15-25 mg
Strong Dose, 26 – 34 mg
Heroic Dose, 35+ mg
Duration, 4 – 8 Hours
