Ganesha (psychedelic)

Ganesha, also known as 3,4-dimethyl-2,5-dimethoxyamphetamine or as 3-methyl-DOM, is a psychedelic drug of the phenethylamine, amphetamine, and DOx families. It is the 3-methyl derivative of DOM and the amphetamine derivative of 2C-G. The drug is taken orally.

Use and effects

In his book PiHKAL, Alexander Shulgin lists Ganesha's dose range as 24 to 32mg orally and its duration as 18 to 24hours. The drug's onset was variably described as slow over the course of 3hours or as rapid. The effects of Ganesha have been reported to include strong closed-eye visuals, an increased appreciation of music, and powerful relaxation and tranquility, among others. Shulgin named Ganesha after the Hindu deity, Ganesha. It is one of his "ten classic ladies", a series of methylated DOM derivatives.

The chemical synthesis of Ganesha has been described.

Homologues of Ganesha include G-3, G-4, G-5, and G-N, among others.

Compound	Details	Structure
G-3	CAS #: 207740-36-1 Dose: 12–18mg Duration: 8–12hours Effects: Closed-eye imagery, no visuals, fantasy, no body load, neurological sensitivity, others 2C analogue: 2C-G-3
G-4	CAS #: Unknown Partially synthesized but not tested. 2C analogue: 2C-G-4
G-5	CAS #: 133787-68-5 Dose: 14–20mg Duration: 16–30hours Effects: No visuals or other sensory effects, excellent mental activity, mental integration, lacking something important, little or no body load 2C analogue: 2C-G-5
G-N	CAS #: 477904-62-4 Synthesized and tested at 2mg but not up to active levels 2C analogue: 2C-G-N
G-O	CAS #: 774538-38-4 Described and/or synthesized but not tested 2C analogue: None

Ganesha was first described in the literature by Alexander Shulgin in his book PiHKAL in 1991.

Ganesha is not an explicitly controlled substance in the United States. However, it could be considered a controlled substance under the Federal Analogue Act if intended for human consumption. In addition, the drug may considered a controlled substance as a positional isomer of DOET.