3-MeO-PCMo
3-methoxyphencyclomorpholine
Studies and references cited across this article, graded by evidence strength.
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Value Provenance
Dosing
oraltrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 50 mg | 50 mg | low |
| Low | 100–200 mg | 100–200 mg | low |
| Common | 200–300 mg | 200–300 mg | low |
| Strong | 300–400 mg | 300–400 mg | low |
| Heavy | 400+ mg | 400+ mg | low |
| Editorial | All dose values from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled dosing study exists. Plausibility supported by NMDA receptor Ki (~253 nM) comparable to ketamine, consistent with similar milligram-range oral dosing. Dose ranges have not been validated in any clinical or preclinical study. Reference compound for plausibility check: ketamine oral doses. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll dose values from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled dosing study exists. Plausibility supported by NMDA receptor Ki (~253 nM) comparable to ketamine, consistent with similar milligram-range oral dosing. Dose ranges have not been validated in any clinical or preclinical study. Reference compound for plausibility check: ketamine oral doses. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Duration
oral
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 60–120 minutes | 60–120 minutes | low |
| Editorial | PsychonautWiki community consensus: onset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with article prose and work-notes. No pharmacokinetic study exists. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPsychonautWiki community consensus: onset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with article prose and work-notes. No pharmacokinetic study exists. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Offsettrace | 60–120 minutes | 60–120 minutes | low |
| Editorial | PsychonautWiki community consensus: offset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPsychonautWiki community consensus: offset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Totaltrace | 5–6 hours | 5–6 hours | low |
| Editorial | PsychonautWiki community consensus: total 5–6 hours oral. Consistent with article prose stating 5–6 hour oral duration. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPsychonautWiki community consensus: total 5–6 hours oral. Consistent with article prose stating 5–6 hour oral duration. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 120–180 minutes | 120–180 minutes | low |
| Editorial | PsychonautWiki community consensus: peak 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes duration data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPsychonautWiki community consensus: peak 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes duration data. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| After effectstrace | 120–180 minutes | 120–180 minutes | low |
| Editorial | PsychonautWiki community consensus: aftereffects 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes. | ||
ReasoningReasoningPsychonautWiki community consensus: aftereffects 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Safety
Toxicity Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acute | moderate | moderate | low |
| Chronic | low | low | low |
| Organs Affected | respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory, urological | respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory, urological | low |
| Editorial | Acute toxicity rated moderate per work-notes, based on 3-MeO-PCP fatal and non-fatal intoxication case series (Johansson et al. 2017, Bertol et al. 2017, de Jong et al. 2019). Chronic rated low per work-notes inference from ketamine-class data with confidence=low. Evidence discount applied: all data is class-extrapolated from 3-MeO-PCP, not substance-specific. Zero case reports exist for 3-MeO-PCMo itself. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAcute toxicity rated moderate per work-notes, based on 3-MeO-PCP fatal and non-fatal intoxication case series (Johansson et al. 2017, Bertol et al. 2017, de Jong et al. 2019). Chronic rated low per work-notes inference from ketamine-class data with confidence=low. Evidence discount applied: all data is class-extrapolated from 3-MeO-PCP, not substance-specific. Zero case reports exist for 3-MeO-PCMo itself. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Dependence Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical | moderate | moderate | low |
| Psychological | moderate | moderate | low |
| Compulsive Redosing | moderate | moderate | low |
| Dose Escalation | moderate | moderate | low |
| Editorial | Work-notes specify physical dependence as low but propose moderate per community consensus (PsychonautWiki). Psychological dependence moderate. All dependence data class-inferred from PCP analogue reinforcement in animal self-administration paradigms and community reports. No published dependence study for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP. | ||
ReasoningReasoningWork-notes specify physical dependence as low but propose moderate per community consensus (PsychonautWiki). Psychological dependence moderate. All dependence data class-inferred from PCP analogue reinforcement in animal self-administration paradigms and community reports. No published dependence study for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Withdrawal Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity | mild | mild | low |
| Symptoms | craving, cognitive impairment, depressed mood | craving, cognitive impairment, depressed mood | low |
| Fatal | No | No | low |
| Medical Supervision | Not required | Not required | low |
| Editorial | Withdrawal existence uncertain per work-notes but proposed as likely mild based on PCP-class inference. Symptoms (craving, cognitive impairment, depressed mood) are anecdotally described for related compounds. No published withdrawal characterization for 3-MeO-PCMo. | ||
ReasoningReasoningWithdrawal existence uncertain per work-notes but proposed as likely mild based on PCP-class inference. Symptoms (craving, cognitive impairment, depressed mood) are anecdotally described for related compounds. No published withdrawal characterization for 3-MeO-PCMo. Evidence basis: structural_analogy | |||
Tolerance Profiletrace
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildup | moderate | moderate | low |
| Half-life | 5 days | 5 days | low |
| Full Reset | 10.5 days | 10.5 days | low |
| Cross-tolerances | ketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP, dextromethorphan, methoxetamine | ketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP, dextromethorphan, methoxetamine | low |
| Editorial | Work-notes specify moderate buildup, 5-day half-life, 1.5-week reset — all community-derived and unverified. Cross-tolerances from shared PCP binding site mechanism. No published tolerance study for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: dissociative class (ketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP). | ||
ReasoningReasoningWork-notes specify moderate buildup, 5-day half-life, 1.5-week reset — all community-derived and unverified. Cross-tolerances from shared PCP binding site mechanism. No published tolerance study for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: dissociative class (ketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP). Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Effects & Profile
Contraindications
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| respiratory Concurrent CNS depressant usetrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | All 3-MeO-PCP fatalities (Johansson et al. 2017, de Jong et al. 2019) involved CNS depressant co-ingestion. This is the best-evidenced lethal risk pattern for the class. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll 3-MeO-PCP fatalities (Johansson et al. 2017, de Jong et al. 2019) involved CNS depressant co-ingestion. This is the best-evidenced lethal risk pattern for the class. | |||
| psychiatric Psychotic disorderstrace | absolute | absolute | medium |
| Editorial | Class data for PCP-site NMDA antagonists strongly supports psychotomimetic risk. 3-MeO-PCP case reports document acute psychosis (Berar et al. 2019). Mechanism well-characterized (Jentsch & Roth 1999). | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass data for PCP-site NMDA antagonists strongly supports psychotomimetic risk. 3-MeO-PCP case reports document acute psychosis (Berar et al. 2019). Mechanism well-characterized (Jentsch & Roth 1999). | |||
| cardiovascular Cardiovascular diseasetrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Class-inferred from PCP/arylcyclohexylamine sympathomimetic effects. No substance-specific cardiovascular data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-inferred from PCP/arylcyclohexylamine sympathomimetic effects. No substance-specific cardiovascular data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP. | |||
| neurological Seizure disorderstrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Class-level inference from PCP pharmacology. No substance-specific seizure data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Confidence low due to reliance on structural analogy. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level inference from PCP pharmacology. No substance-specific seizure data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Confidence low due to reliance on structural analogy. | |||
| hepatic Hepatic impairmenttrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | CYP metabolism pathway inferred from 3-MeO-PCP (Michely et al. 2017). No substance-specific hepatic data. Structural analogy basis. | ||
ReasoningReasoningCYP metabolism pathway inferred from 3-MeO-PCP (Michely et al. 2017). No substance-specific hepatic data. Structural analogy basis. | |||
| psychiatric Bipolar disordertrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Mania listed in community effect reports for 3-MeO-PCMo. PCP-class compounds have established psychotomimetic and mood-destabilizing properties. | ||
ReasoningReasoningMania listed in community effect reports for 3-MeO-PCMo. PCP-class compounds have established psychotomimetic and mood-destabilizing properties. | |||
| pregnancy breastfeeding Pregnancy and lactationtrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | Class-level contraindication. NMDA receptors play essential roles in neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, and neurodevelopment. No substance-specific data. | ||
ReasoningReasoningClass-level contraindication. NMDA receptors play essential roles in neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, and neurodevelopment. No substance-specific data. | |||
| metabolic CYP2D6 poor metabolizer statustrace | relative | relative | low |
| Editorial | CYP2D6 involvement inferred from 3-MeO-PCP metabolism (Michely et al. 2017). Pharmacogenomic variability expected but not clinically confirmed for 3-MeO-PCMo. | ||
ReasoningReasoningCYP2D6 involvement inferred from 3-MeO-PCP metabolism (Michely et al. 2017). Pharmacogenomic variability expected but not clinically confirmed for 3-MeO-PCMo. | |||
Timeline Phases
oral
| Field | Published | AI Proposed | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onsettrace | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.20) | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.20) | low |
| Editorial | All duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Peaktrace | 7200–10800 sec(i=1.00) | 7200–10800 sec(i=1.00) | low |
| Editorial | All duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Resolutiontrace | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.40) | 3600–7200 sec(i=0.40) | low |
| Editorial | All duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
| Afterglowtrace | 7200–10800 sec(i=0.15) | 7200–10800 sec(i=0.15) | low |
| Editorial | All duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. | ||
ReasoningReasoningAll duration data from PsychonautWiki community consensus. No controlled pharmacokinetic studies exist. Phase structure (onset/peak/resolution/afterglow) matches work-notes specification. Work-notes note no distinct come_up phase — onset encompasses the come_up period for this substance. Driving advisory from work-notes verbatim. Evidence basis: community_consensus_large | |||
Dose Tier Summaries
At 100–200 mg oral, dissociative effects become clearly perceptible. Bodily lightness develops into a warm, pleasant tingling — early tactile euphoria. Cognitive disconnection begins: thoughts feel slightly distant, and spatial disorientation emerges as a subtle unfamiliarity with surroundings. Visual processing suppression softens the visual field. Touch suppression reduces tactile sensitivity. Motor control remains largely intact but may feel slightly imprecise. Mild nausea is possible during the onset phase. Onset remains 1–2 hours. Functional impairment is mild but present — reading and conversation require slightly more effort. Total commitment is approximately 5–6 hours including aftereffects.
Community dose range 100–200 mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects profile drawn from anecdotal reports describing early dissociation, warmth, and tingling at light doses. No controlled data. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP light-dose phenomenology adjusted for ~12-fold potency difference.
ReasoningReasoning
Community dose range 100–200 mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects profile drawn from anecdotal reports describing early dissociation, warmth, and tingling at light doses. No controlled data. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP light-dose phenomenology adjusted for ~12-fold potency difference.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At 50 mg oral, effects are minimal and easily missed. A faint sense of bodily lightness may emerge after a 1–2 hour delay, accompanied by subtle mood elevation. Cognitive effects are barely distinguishable from baseline — slight softening of internal monologue at most. Physical sensations are limited to mild warmth or tingling that may go unnoticed. No meaningful motor control impairment or sensory suppression. Appetite and sleep are generally unaffected. The slow onset is the primary practical concern at this tier. Wait a full 2 hours before considering whether effects have materialized — premature redosing is a significant risk with this substance at every tier.
Community-derived threshold of 50 mg oral from PsychonautWiki. No controlled dosing data. Effects extrapolated from anecdotal reports and class-level NMDA antagonist pharmacology at sub-active doses. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP threshold behavior.
ReasoningReasoning
Community-derived threshold of 50 mg oral from PsychonautWiki. No controlled dosing data. Effects extrapolated from anecdotal reports and class-level NMDA antagonist pharmacology at sub-active doses. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP threshold behavior.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At 200–300 mg oral, a full dissociative state develops. Depersonalization and derealization are clearly present — the body feels distant, the environment surreal. Cognitive disconnection is prominent: thought deceleration, analysis suppression, and impaired memory formation define the cognitive landscape. Music enhancement is often reported. A warm, motionless body sensation with tactile euphoria is characteristic of this tier. Motor control impairment is moderate — walking is possible but unsteady. Touch suppression is noticeable. Spontaneous body sensations and bodily lightness contribute to the floating quality. Time alteration distorts subjective duration. Euphoria and anxiety suppression are common. Immersion enhancement deepens engagement with music or visual media. Functional impairment is significant — plan for 6+ hours of commitment.
Community common range 200–300 mg from PsychonautWiki. Core dissociative phenomenology (depersonalization, derealization, cognitive disconnection) well-supported by NMDA antagonist pharmacology. Subjective texture from anecdotal reports. No controlled data.
ReasoningReasoning
Community common range 200–300 mg from PsychonautWiki. Core dissociative phenomenology (depersonalization, derealization, cognitive disconnection) well-supported by NMDA antagonist pharmacology. Subjective texture from anecdotal reports. No controlled data.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At 300–400 mg oral, deep dissociation dominates the experience. Depersonalization becomes near-total — the body may feel entirely absent. Memory suppression is significant, with substantial amnesia for portions of the experience. Cognitive disconnection is severe, and reality testing is substantially impaired. Motor control impairment is marked — standing and walking become difficult or inadvisable. Perspective distortion and visual processing suppression intensify. Time alteration may produce the sense that hours have passed in minutes, or vice versa. Spontaneous body sensations may feel dreamlike. Mania and delusions of sobriety are reported at this tier, creating a paradoxical sense of normalcy despite severe impairment. Compulsive redosing urge may be present. Disinhibition increases risk of impulsive behavior. This tier carries elevated psychological risk.
Community strong range 300–400 mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects extrapolated from high-dose NMDA antagonist phenomenology and anecdotal reports noting mania and delusions of sobriety at strong doses. No controlled data. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP strong-dose case presentations.
ReasoningReasoning
Community strong range 300–400 mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects extrapolated from high-dose NMDA antagonist phenomenology and anecdotal reports noting mania and delusions of sobriety at strong doses. No controlled data. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP strong-dose case presentations.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
At 400+ mg oral, extreme dissociation approaches complete cognitive disconnection. Amnesia may be near-total for the duration. Delirium, confusion, and disorientation are likely. The boundary between waking experience and unconsciousness may blur. Complete motor incapacitation is expected — the user will likely be unable to stand or walk safely. Nausea and vomiting risk increases. Respiratory and cardiovascular effects become a genuine safety concern, particularly in combination with any CNS depressant. Psychological distress is a significant risk: psychotic features, severe mania, paranoia, and dangerous behavior driven by delusions of sobriety are all possible. This tier approaches the unknown toxicity threshold — no LD50 or maximum tolerated dose has been established. Emergency support should be immediately accessible.
Community heavy threshold 400+ mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects extrapolated from PCP-class high-dose phenomenology including delirium, psychosis, and motor incapacitation. All 3-MeO-PCP fatalities occurred at high doses with co-ingested depressants. No controlled data for 3-MeO-PCMo at any dose.
ReasoningReasoning
Community heavy threshold 400+ mg from PsychonautWiki. Effects extrapolated from PCP-class high-dose phenomenology including delirium, psychosis, and motor incapacitation. All 3-MeO-PCP fatalities occurred at high doses with co-ingested depressants. No controlled data for 3-MeO-PCMo at any dose.
Evidence basis: community_consensus_large
History
+ Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 3-Methoxyphencyclidine in Schedule I (Final Rule) (2026)
− Federal Register: Placement of 3-Methoxyphencyclidine in Schedule I (2026) (2026)
publish Oct 2, 2026 · by agent-psx
backfill Jun 4, 2026
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