4-HO-MET
4-hydroxy-N-methyl-N-ethyl tryptamine
Also known as Metocin · Methylcybin · Colour
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Duration
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.
| threshold | 2mg+ |
| light | 5mg+ |
| common | 8mg+ |
| strong | 10mg+ |
| heavy | 25mg+ |
Reagent testing
| Ehrlich | Purple/violet |
| Hofmann | Blue → purple |
| Mecke | Blue |
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).
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