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Isomeric cyclopropyl ring-methylated homologs of trans-2-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine, an hallucinogen analog

James N. Jacob, David E. Nichols

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry May 1, 1982 DOI: 10.1021/jm00347a009 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Experimental study Peer reviewed
Population Mice and rats
Intervention 5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine
Keywords Hallucinogen Stereochemistry Ring chemistry Pharmacology Organic chemistry Cyclopropane reaction mechanisms
Citations 6
Key findings Neither the cis nor the trans 3-methylated isomer of trans-2-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine showed appreciable activity in the mouse ear-scratch assay or rat fundus preparation compared to the nonmethylated parent.

Abstract

The hallucinogen analogue trans-2-(2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)cyclopropylamine was modified by adding a 3-methyl group, either cis or trans with respect to the amino group. These two isomeric cyclopropyl ring-methylated compounds were then tested for activity in the mouse ear-scratch assay and for a contractile effect in the rat fundus preparation. Neither compound was found to possess appreciable activity when compared to the nonmethylated parent, in either assay.