Analysis of Blotter Papers Employed in the Commercialization of New Hallucinogenic Substances of the 2,5-Dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl) Phenethylamine Series Seized in the City of Bogotá by Applying Gas Chromatography Coupled to a Selective Mass Ion Trap Detector
Diego A. Sánchez Robayo, William F. Garzón Mendez, Gonzalo Taborda Ocampo, Milton Rosero Moreano
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society 2015 DOI: 10.5935/0103-5053.20150353 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Forensic analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Blotter paper samples seized in Bogotá |
| Keywords | Phenethylamine Designer drug |
| Citations | 9 |
| Key points | Blotter paper samples contained 2,5-dimethoxy-N-(2-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine derivatives, including chloro, bromo, and iodo analogues, which are potent hallucinogens not under international control. |
Abstract
In recent years, the production, distribution and consumption of so-called new psychoactive substances, such as synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic cathinones, and phenethylamines, have increased worldwide. The present work reports the identification of such substances found in samples of blotter papers that were seized in the city of Bogotá in accordance with the analytical method implemented in the chemistry laboratories of the Attorney General of Colombia. Using gas chromatography coupled to a selective mass ion trap detector, the presence of phenethylamine derivatives, mainly from the 2,5-dimethoxy- N-(2-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine series, was detected. Among them, 2-(4-chloro-2,5-dimethoxy- N-(2-methoxybenzyl)) phenethylamine, 2-(4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxy- N-(2-methoxybenzyl)) phenethylamine, and 2-(4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxy- N-(2-methoxybenzyl)) phenethylamine ( m/z 150, 121, 91) were prevalent. The 2,5-dimethoxy- N-(2-methoxybenzyl) phenethylamine series derivatives correspond to proved powerful hallucinogens that have not yet been subjected to international control and supervision.