bk-2C-B HCL
What is bk-2C-B HCL?
βk-2C-B (also known as Bk-2C-B, or beta-keto 2C-B) is a novel psychedelic substance of the phenethylamine class. It is a structural analog of 2C-B.
Subjective effects include open and closed-eye visuals, time distortion, euphoria, and ego loss. Compared to 2C-B, its effects are often described as being considerably more stimulating and less psychedelic with a significantly longer duration.
Bk-2C-B is relatively uncommon and has little to no history of human usage prior to its 2014 distribution by online vendors as a research chemical.[1][2]
Very little data exists about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of Bk-2C-B. As a result, users are advised to approach this novel and poorly understood hallucinogenic substance with the proper amount of precaution and harm reduction practices if choosing to use it.
Chemical Properties
βk-2C-B, or beta-keto 2C-B, is a substituted phenethylamine featuring a phenyl ring bound to an amino (NH2) group through an ethyl chain. βk-2C-B contains the structure of 2C-B substituted with a ketone group at the beta carbon of the structure (R1). βk-2C-B contains methoxy functional groups CH3O- attached to carbons R2 and R5 as well as a bromine atom attached to carbon R4 of the phenyl ring. βk-2C-B belongs to the 2C family of phenethylamines which contain methoxy groups on the 2 and 5 positions of the benzene ring.[9]
Pharmacological effects
Bk-2C-B likely acts as a 5-HT2A partial agonist. The psychedelic effects are believed to come from its efficacy at the 5-HT2A receptors. However, the role of these interactions and how they result in the psychedelic experience continues to remain elusive.
Some of the most commonly reported effects are:
Spontaneous tactile sensations
Colour enhancement
Pattern recognition enhancement
Visual acuity enhancement
Distortions
Drifting (melting, breathing, morphing and flowing)
Colour shifting
Depth perception distortions
Perspective distortions
Symmetrical texture repetition
Tracers
After images
Brightness alteration
Diffraction
Geometry
Hallucinatory states
Transformations
Internal hallucination
Conceptual thinking
Cognitive euphoria
Delusion
Emotion enhancement
Immersion enhancement
Increased music appreciation
Memory suppression
Ego death
Novelty enhancement
Personal bias suppression
Thought loops
Time distortion
Unity and interconnectedness
Auditory effects
Enhancements
Distortions
Hallucinations
Some of the potential side-effects include:
Increased heart rate
Nausea
Pupil dilation
Legality
bk-2C-B HCL is classified as illegal in:
Germany
Switzerland
United Kingdom