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§2.2.10 · ChemicalsPsychedelics

4-HO-MET

4-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-ethyl tryptamine

Also known as Metocin · Methylcybin · Colour

Acute: Moderate riskDependency: Lower risk

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Quick reference

Routes
Oral
Form
Powder

Duration

Onset
30 Minutes
Total duration
5 Hours

Experience

Primary effects

  • Mind-altering effects are described as psychedelic, with a mood lift; vision gains a mild sheen, appearing almost glossy.
  • Causes a pleasant headiness and comfortable headspace, with functional clarity possible at lower doses.
  • Tactile sensitivity is enhanced, making touch more noticeable.

Peak character

  • The peak is characterized by a serene, comfortable, and warm headspace, with no rough edges.
  • A reflective state of general psychedelic awareness dominates, allowing for functional focus but strong desire for warmth.
  • Experience is generally milder and less intense compared to 4-ACO-DMT, with less introspection.

Aftereffects / comedown

  • The come-down is slow and gentle, leading to a somewhat numbed contentedness.
  • Experienced a mild psychedelic fatigue and lassitude as the effects wore off.
  • Appetite and taste were not significantly degraded or enhanced after the experience.

Reference dosage

Reference ranges from third-party harm-reduction databases. Individual response varies enormously — start lower than you think.

Any route
threshold2mg+
light5mg+
common8mg+
strong10mg+
heavy25mg+

Reagent testing

Recommended reagents
Expected reactions
EhrlichPurple/violet
HofmannBlue → purple
MeckeBlue

Adulterant detection: Absent Ehrlich reaction eliminates indole content.

4-hydroxy tryptamine; same testing battery as 4-ACO-DMT.

Source

Reference fields and narrative for 4-HO-MET extracted from The Drug Users Bible by Dominic Milton Trott (MxZero Publishing, 2022).

drugusersbible.com

Harm reduction notice

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