2C-iP, also known as 4-isopropyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine or as Jelena or Momento, is a psychedelic drug of the phenethylamine and 2C families.[1][2][3] It is taken orally.[1] The drug was first described by 2011[3] and was encountered as a novel designer drug by 2018.[2]

Use and effects

2C-iP's dose is 8 to 25 mg orally and its duration is 8 to 12 hours.[1] It is said that careful dose titration is necessary to avoid overdose.[1] The drug is said to produce a strong sense of heightened awareness of the present moment, resulting in the nickname "Momento", among other effects.[1]

Interactions

Pharmacology

Pharmacodynamics

2C-iP shows affinity for the serotonin 5-HT2 receptors, including for the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor.[1]

Chemistry

Analogues

Analogues of 2C-iP include 2C-P, 2C-cP, 2C-iBu, 2C-tBu, 2C-D, 2C-E, 2C-T-4, and DOiP, among others.[4][1][2]

History

2C-iP was first described in the scientific literature by Dmitri Ger and colleagues by 2011.[3] It was encountered as a novel designer drug in Sweden in 2018.[2]

Society and culture

Canada

As of October 31, 2016, 2C-iP is a controlled substance (Schedule III) in Canada.[5]

United States

2C-iP is not an explicitly controlled substance in the United States.[6] However, it could be considered a controlled substance under the Federal Analogue Act if intended for human consumption. In addition, it may be considered scheduled as an isomer of 2C-P.[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Trachsel D, Lehmann D, Enzensperger C (2013). Phenethylamine: von der Struktur zur Funktion [Phenethylamines: From Structure to Function]. Nachtschatten-Science (in German) (1 ed.). Solothurn: Nachtschatten-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-03788-700-4. OCLC 858805226. Archived from the original on 21 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "2C-IP". АИПСИН (in Russian). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Ger A, Ger D (1 March 2011). "Triple Goddess of the Night". British Neuroscience Association Bulletin. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  4. Shulgin A, Shulgin A (September 1991). PiHKAL: A Chemical Love Story. Berkeley, California: Transform Press. ISBN 0-9630096-0-5. OCLC 25627628.
  5. "Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (Part J — 2C-phenethylamines)". Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Government of Canada. 15 April 2016.
  6. 1 2 Orange Book: List of Controlled Substances and Regulated Chemicals (January 2026) (PDF), United States: U.S. Department of Justice: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): Diversion Control Division, January 2026