MDMA, or 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is a synthetic psychoactive drug with stimulant and minor psychedelic properties, often sold under names like ecstasy or molly. First synthesized in 1912, it gained popularity as a street drug in the 1980s, although it was used in psychotherapy prior to that. The chemical formula for MDMA is
C11H15NO2cap C sub 11 cap H sub 15 cap N cap O sub 2
𝐶11𝐻15𝑁𝑂2
, and its molar mass is approximately
193.25 g/mol193.25 space g / m o l
193.25 𝑔/𝑚𝑜𝑙
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Effects:
It acts as an entactogen, producing feelings of empathy, euphoria, and emotional closeness.
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History:
It was first synthesized by a chemist at Merck in 1912 and was later used in psychotherapy before becoming a popular recreational drug.
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Illicit Production:A significant portion of the world’s MDMA is produced in clandestine laboratories, with European labs being a major source for the global supply.
