2C-G is a psychedelic phenethylamine of the 2C family. First synthesized by Alexander Shulgin, it is sometimes used as an entheogen. It has structural and pharmacodynamic properties similar to 2C-D and Ganesha. Like many of the phenethylamines in PiHKAL, 2C-G and its homologs have only been taken by Shulgin and a small test group, making it difficult to ensure completeness when describing effects. Chemistry 2C-G is 3,4-dimethyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, with the formula . Dosage and effects In Shulgin's book PiHKAL, the dosage range is listed as 20 to 35 mg. Effects are similar to the related Ganesha, and are extremely long lasting; the duration is 18–30 hours. Visual effects are muted or absent, and it is described in PiHKAL as an "insight-enhancer". Unlike other members of the 2C family, 2C-G is nearly as potent as its amphetamine cousin. Homologs Several homologs of 2C-G were also synthesized by Shulgin. These include 2C-G-3, 2C-G-5, and 2C-G-N. Some, such as 2C-G-1, 2C-G-2, 2C-G-4, and 2C-G-6 are possible to synthesize in principle but impossible or extraordinarily difficult to do so in practice. Legal status Canada As of October 31, 2016; 2C-G is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada. United Kingdom 2C-G and all other compounds featuring in PiHKAL are Class A drugs in the United Kingdom. United States In the United States 2C-G is considered a Schedule 1 controlled substance as a positional isomer of 2C-E and 2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). See also Phenethylamine Ganesha References External links , , , PiHKAL entries on the homologues 2C-G Entry in PiHKAL • info 2C-G-3 Entry in PiHKAL • info 2C-G-4 Entry in PiHKAL • info 2C-G-5 Entry in PiHKAL • info 2C-G-N Entry in PiHKAL • info 2C (psychedelics) Designer drugs