BOHD (drug)


BOHD, also known as 4-methyl-2,5-dimethoxy-β-hydroxyphenethylamine or as β-hydroxy-2C-D, is a drug of the phenethylamine, 2C, and BOx families. It is the β-hydroxy derivative of 2C-D.

Use and effects

In his book PiHKAL, Alexander Shulgin lists BOHD's dose as greater than 50mg orally and its duration as unknown. Its effects have been reported to include a marked drop in blood pressure without any change in heart rate, suggestive of adrenolytic toxicity. Higher doses were not explored and other effects not observed or described.

Chemistry

Synthesis

The chemical synthesis of BOHD has been described.

Analogues

Analogues of BOHD include BOHB, BOD, and BOB, among others.

History

BOHD was first described in the scientific literature by Beng T. Ho and colleagues in 1970. Subsequently it was described in greater detail by Alexander Shulgin in his 1991 book PiHKAL.

Society and culture

Legal status

Canada

BOHD is a controlled substance in Canada under phenethylamine blanket-ban language.

United Kingdom

This substance is a Drugs controlled by [the UK Misuse of Drugs Act#Class A drugs|Class A drug] under the UK Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

United States

In the U.S., this substance is a Schedule 1 isomer of Mescaline.