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Value Provenance

Dosing

oraltrace

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Threshold50 mg50 mglow
Low100–200 mg100–200 mglow
Common200–300 mg200–300 mglow
Strong300–400 mg300–400 mglow
Heavy400+ mg400+ mglow
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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Duration

oral

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Onsettrace60–120 minutes60–120 minuteslow
Editorial

PsychonautWiki community consensus: onset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with article prose and work-notes. No pharmacokinetic study exists.

Reasoning

PsychonautWiki community consensus: onset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with article prose and work-notes. No pharmacokinetic study exists.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Offsettrace60–120 minutes60–120 minuteslow
Editorial

PsychonautWiki community consensus: offset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes.

Reasoning

PsychonautWiki community consensus: offset 1–2 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Totaltrace5–6 hours5–6 hourslow
Editorial

PsychonautWiki community consensus: total 5–6 hours oral. Consistent with article prose stating 5–6 hour oral duration.

Reasoning

PsychonautWiki community consensus: total 5–6 hours oral. Consistent with article prose stating 5–6 hour oral duration.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Peaktrace120–180 minutes120–180 minuteslow
Editorial

PsychonautWiki community consensus: peak 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes duration data.

Reasoning

PsychonautWiki community consensus: peak 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes duration data.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

After effectstrace120–180 minutes120–180 minuteslow
Editorial

PsychonautWiki community consensus: aftereffects 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes.

Reasoning

PsychonautWiki community consensus: aftereffects 2–3 hours oral. Consistent with work-notes.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Safety

Toxicity Profiletrace

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Acutemoderatemoderatelow
Chroniclowlowlow
Organs Affectedrespiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory, urologicalrespiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, thermoregulatory, urologicallow
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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: structural_analogy

Dependence Profiletrace

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Physicalmoderatemoderatelow
Psychologicalmoderatemoderatelow
Compulsive Redosingmoderatemoderatelow
Dose Escalationmoderatemoderatelow
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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: structural_analogy

Withdrawal Profiletrace

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Severitymildmildlow
Symptomscraving, cognitive impairment, depressed moodcraving, cognitive impairment, depressed moodlow
FatalNoNolow
Medical SupervisionNot requiredNot requiredlow
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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: structural_analogy

Tolerance Profiletrace

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Buildupmoderatemoderatelow
Half-life5 days5 dayslow
Full Reset10.5 days10.5 dayslow
Cross-tolerancesketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP, dextromethorphan, methoxetamineketamine, PCP, 3-MeO-PCP, dextromethorphan, methoxetaminelow
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).

Reasoning

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).

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Effects & Profile

Contraindications

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
respiratory Concurrent CNS depressant usetraceabsoluteabsolutemedium
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.

Reasoning

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.

psychiatric Psychotic disorderstraceabsoluteabsolutemedium
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).

Reasoning

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).

cardiovascular Cardiovascular diseasetracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

Class-inferred from PCP/arylcyclohexylamine sympathomimetic effects. No substance-specific cardiovascular data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP.

Reasoning

Class-inferred from PCP/arylcyclohexylamine sympathomimetic effects. No substance-specific cardiovascular data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Reference compound: 3-MeO-PCP.

neurological Seizure disorderstracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

Class-level inference from PCP pharmacology. No substance-specific seizure data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Confidence low due to reliance on structural analogy.

Reasoning

Class-level inference from PCP pharmacology. No substance-specific seizure data for 3-MeO-PCMo. Confidence low due to reliance on structural analogy.

hepatic Hepatic impairmenttracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

CYP metabolism pathway inferred from 3-MeO-PCP (Michely et al. 2017). No substance-specific hepatic data. Structural analogy basis.

Reasoning

CYP metabolism pathway inferred from 3-MeO-PCP (Michely et al. 2017). No substance-specific hepatic data. Structural analogy basis.

psychiatric Bipolar disordertracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

Mania listed in community effect reports for 3-MeO-PCMo. PCP-class compounds have established psychotomimetic and mood-destabilizing properties.

Reasoning

Mania listed in community effect reports for 3-MeO-PCMo. PCP-class compounds have established psychotomimetic and mood-destabilizing properties.

pregnancy breastfeeding Pregnancy and lactationtracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

Class-level contraindication. NMDA receptors play essential roles in neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, and neurodevelopment. No substance-specific data.

Reasoning

Class-level contraindication. NMDA receptors play essential roles in neuronal migration, synaptogenesis, and neurodevelopment. No substance-specific data.

metabolic CYP2D6 poor metabolizer statustracerelativerelativelow
Editorial

CYP2D6 involvement inferred from 3-MeO-PCP metabolism (Michely et al. 2017). Pharmacogenomic variability expected but not clinically confirmed for 3-MeO-PCMo.

Reasoning

CYP2D6 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

FieldPublishedAI ProposedConfidence
Onsettrace3600–7200 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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Peaktrace7200–10800 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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Resolutiontrace3600–7200 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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Afterglowtrace7200–10800 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.

Reasoning

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.

Evidence basis: community_consensus_large

Dose Tier Summaries

lighttrace
low

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.

Editorial

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.

Reasoning

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

thresholdtrace
low

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.

Editorial

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.

Reasoning

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

commontrace
low

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.

Editorial

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.

Reasoning

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

strongtrace
low

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.

Editorial

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.

Reasoning

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

heavytrace
low

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.

Editorial

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.

Reasoning

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

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History

current version
published Oct 2, 2026system—
versions
2 total · since previous: +1 / −1 citations

+ 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)

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Historical versions do not record which reviewer approved them; editorial accountability is recorded per value in the database and in the publication ledger going forward.

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1 strong · 9 moderate · 6 weak
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