5-Ethoxy-DMT

5-Ethoxy-DMT (pronunciation: 5-eth-ox-ee-DMT), also known as 5-ethoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, is a lesser-known psychedelic compound of the tryptamine class. It is structurally related to the more well-known compounds DMT and 5-MeO-DMT.

Etymology

The name "5-Ethoxy-DMT" is derived from its chemical structure. The "5-Ethoxy" part refers to the ethoxy group (an ethoxy group is an ether functional group consisting of an oxygen atom connected to two carbon atoms) attached to the 5th position of the tryptamine molecule. "DMT" stands for "N,N-dimethyltryptamine", indicating that the tryptamine molecule is also modified by two methyl groups attached to the nitrogen atom.

Related Terms

Tryptamine: A monoamine alkaloid that plays a key role in the function of the human central nervous system.
DMT: Short for N,N-Dimethyltryptamine, a powerful psychedelic compound naturally produced in the human body and also found in various plants and animals.
5-MeO-DMT: Short for 5-Methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, a potent psychedelic and entheogen of the tryptamine class.
Psychedelic: A class of drugs that produce changes in perception, mood and cognitive processes.
Ethoxy group: An ether functional group consisting of an oxygen atom connected to two carbon atoms.
Methyl group: A functional group derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms.