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Macromerine[edit]

Macromerine is a naturally occurring phenethylamine alkaloid found in certain species of cacti. It is structurally related to other psychoactive compounds such as mescaline.

Chemical Structure[edit]

Macromerine is classified as a phenethylamine, which is a type of organic compound characterized by a phenyl ring and an amino group separated by two carbon atoms. The chemical structure of macromerine includes a methoxy group attached to the aromatic ring, which is a common feature in many psychoactive phenethylamines.

Occurrence[edit]

Macromerine is found in several species of cacti, particularly those belonging to the genus Coryphantha. These cacti are native to regions of North America, including parts of the United States and Mexico.

Pharmacology[edit]

The pharmacological effects of macromerine are not as well-studied as those of other related compounds like mescaline. However, it is believed to interact with the serotonin receptors in the brain, similar to other hallucinogenic phenethylamines. This interaction may lead to altered perception, mood, and cognition.

Uses[edit]

While macromerine itself is not widely used, the cacti that contain it have been used traditionally in some indigenous cultures for their psychoactive properties. These uses are often ceremonial or spiritual in nature.

Safety and Legal Status[edit]

The safety profile of macromerine is not well-documented, and its legal status varies by country. In many places, the cacti containing macromerine are not specifically regulated, but the extraction and use of psychoactive compounds from these plants may be subject to legal restrictions.

Related Compounds[edit]

Macromerine is related to several other phenethylamines, including:

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Macromerine''' is a naturally occurring phenethylamine and alkaloid. It is found in several species of cacti. While its psychoactive properties are not well-studied, it is known to be a non-selective serotonin receptor agonist.
+{{DISPLAYTITLE:Macromerine}}
-==Chemistry==
+== Macromerine ==
+[[File:Macromerine.svg|thumb|right|Chemical structure of Macromerine]]
+'''Macromerine''' is a naturally occurring [[phenethylamine]] alkaloid found in certain species of [[cacti]]. It is structurally related to other psychoactive compounds such as [[mescaline]].
-[[Macromerine]] is a phenethylamine, specifically a β-phenethylamine. It is structurally related to other phenethylamine alkaloids such as [[mescaline]] and [[tyramine]]. Macromerine has a methoxy group at the 3,4,5 positions of the benzene ring.
+== Chemical Structure ==
+Macromerine is classified as a [[phenethylamine]], which is a type of organic compound characterized by a phenyl ring and an amino group separated by two carbon atoms. The chemical structure of macromerine includes a methoxy group attached to the aromatic ring, which is a common feature in many psychoactive phenethylamines.
-==Natural occurrence==
+== Occurrence ==
+Macromerine is found in several species of cacti, particularly those belonging to the genus ''[[Coryphantha]]''. These cacti are native to regions of [[North America]], including parts of the [[United States]] and [[Mexico]].
-Macromerine is found in several species of cacti, including ''[[Coryphantha]]'' species such as ''[[Coryphantha macromeris]]'' and ''[[Coryphantha greenwoodii]]''. It is also found in the ''[[Dolichothele]]'' genus.
+== Pharmacology ==
+The pharmacological effects of macromerine are not as well-studied as those of other related compounds like mescaline. However, it is believed to interact with the [[serotonin]] receptors in the brain, similar to other hallucinogenic phenethylamines. This interaction may lead to altered perception, mood, and cognition.
-==Pharmacology==
+== Uses ==
+While macromerine itself is not widely used, the cacti that contain it have been used traditionally in some indigenous cultures for their psychoactive properties. These uses are often ceremonial or spiritual in nature.
-The pharmacology of macromerine is not well-studied. However, it is known to act as a non-selective [[serotonin receptor]] agonist. This means it can bind to and activate multiple types of serotonin receptors in the brain. The effects of this on the human body are not well-understood, and further research is needed.
+== Safety and Legal Status ==
+The safety profile of macromerine is not well-documented, and its legal status varies by country. In many places, the cacti containing macromerine are not specifically regulated, but the extraction and use of psychoactive compounds from these plants may be subject to legal restrictions.
-==Legal status==
+== Related Compounds ==
+Macromerine is related to several other phenethylamines, including:
-The legal status of macromerine varies by country. In some countries, it is controlled under laws regulating psychoactive substances. In others, it is legal to possess and use. Always check local laws before attempting to possess or use macromerine.
+* [[Mescaline]]
+* [[Peyote]]
-==See also==
+* [[San Pedro cactus]]
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Phenethylamine]]
-* [[Mescaline]]
+* [[Psychoactive cacti]]
-* [[Coryphantha]]
 * [[Serotonin receptor]]
 [[Category:Phenethylamines]]
+[[Category:Psychoactive drugs]]
 [[Category:Alkaloids]]
-[[Category:Cacti]]
-[[Category:Psychoactive substances]]
-{{Psychoactive substance-stub}}
-{{Cacti-stub}}