THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CHEMICALS THAT HAVE BEEN SOLD AS ECSTASY SUBSTITUTES

OR HAVE BEEN FOUND IN TABLETS OR CAPSULES CLAIMING TO BE ECSTASY:

AMI: alpha-Methyltryptamine, ("spirals") a hallucinogenic stimulant
BDMPEA: 4-bromo-2, 5-dimethoxyphenethylamine, also known as 2C-B or Nexus; an il
licitly manufactured chemical variation that belongs to the group known as phene
tylamines.
BZP: N-Benzylpiperazine, an illegal and unregulated drug with stimulant effects
much like those of MDMA or amphetamine.
Caffeine: the most commonly used legal stimulant in the world; caffeine is a pop
ular additive.
Codeine: an opiate medically prescribed for pain and found in cough suppressants
.
DMT: dimethyltryptamine, A hallucinogenic stimulant
DOB: 2,5-dimethoxy-4-bromamphetamine, belongs to the group of methoxyamphetamine
s; has a hallucinogenic effect similar to that of MDA but with a hundredfold int
ensity; belongs to the most powerful psy-choactive substances known.
DXM: dextromethorphan,
Ephedra: a herbal stimulant; Ma haung is the Chinese variety, which is the most
popular and most potent.
Ephedrine: a derivative of Ephedra; effects are similar to epinephrine (adrenali
ne); also a stimulant with adverse effects including stroke, heart attack, seizu
res, psychosis.
MBDB: N-methyl-1-(l,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-butanamine, is occasionally
also named MDMBA. In contrast to the other amphetamine derivatives MBDB was synt
hesized for the first time as late as 1986 and was originally used to study the
mechanism that produces the effects of amphetamines. MBDB is a relatively new su
bstance.
MDA: 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine, a substance closely related to amphetamine,
LSD and mescaline.
MDEA: 3,4-methylendioxyethyl-amphetamine, frequently named MDEA ("eve"); has e
ffects similar to but not as intense.
MDMA: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, is Ecstasy.
MMDA: 3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyampheta-mine, a chemical compound from the Phe
nethylamine family is a stimulant with hallucinogenic properties. It produces na
usea, sweating, fatigue, and increased blood pressure.
Phenylpropanolamine: a stimulant with hallucinogenic properties.
PMA: 4-methoxy-amphetamine, a stimulant with hallucinogenic properties; more tox
ic than MDMA.
Pseudoephedrine: effects are similar to epinephrine (adrenalin) and amphetamines
.
TFMPP: 1,3-trifluoromethylphenyl, an illegal and unregulated drug with hallucino
genic effects similar to those of MDMA.
4-MTA: 4-methylthioamphetamine, also known as "flatliners" and "goldeneagle;" an
amphetamine that serves as a powerful serotonin releasing agent, leading expert
s to believe it's more deadly than MDMA.
5-Meo-DMT Methoxydimethyltryptamine: ("Foxy") a hallucinogenic stimulant similar
to DMT yet more powerful
2C-I: 2, 5-dimethoxy-4-iodophenethylamine, a hallucinogenic stimulant similar to
MDMA; popular in UK dance scene
2-CT-2: 2, 5-dimethyoxy-4-ethylthiophenethylamine, hallucinogenic stimulant simi
lar to MDMA.
Amphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin, Ketamine, Methamphetamine, and PCP.
The chemicals needed for the production of ecstasy are imported from Belgium, Ge
rmany, Russia, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia,
China, Italy, Denmark and France.
CHEMICALS COMMONLY USED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ECSTASY:
BMK - BenzylMethylKeton (l-Phenyl-2-Propanon) , PMK - PiperonylMethylKeton (3,4-
Methyleendioxyphenyl-2-Propanon), Safrole, Isosafrole, Acetone, Ethanol, Methano
l, Ether, Methylamine, Isopropanol, Hydrogen gas, Hydrochloric acid, Sulphuric a
cid, AmmoniaFormamide, Formic acid, Sodium, hydroxide, Caustic Soda, Magnesium s
tearate, Magesium gluconate, Lactose, Sorbitol