How much validity is there to this post?
When was this synth popular?
So what they outline in that post is one of many reasons this task we have in front of us is so hard..
What they are describing is essentially impure homemade methylamine. Methylamine is used in many of the synthesis routes described for MDMA. When made via hexamine, ammonium chloride is a major impurity which when taken along with methylamine into the final reaction can cause MDA to form as well.
It’s my belief this was likely most commonly an issue from the late 90’s to the late 00’s when smaller chemists began to take more of the load in regards to production and supply.
Also that thread linked is viewing the differences between late 80’s to mid/late 90’s MDMA compared to 2000-2009 MDMA. If ya’ll remember I talk of a few different eras, these would be the first two more or less. The first marked by Leuckart synthesis MDMA, the second being when production was splintered to more smaller chemists which often used routes like AL/HG.
Notice how he asks why MDMA doesn’t last as long? Quoting 8 hours.. It’s my belief Leuckart MDMA and MDA lasted longer and was overall more stimulating.
Edit- Just a recap..
Late 80’s to late 90’s - Era 1 - Leuckart Mdma.
Marked by longer duration, increase stimulation compared to pure MDMA, and a Marquis reaction that goes black to dark blue over a minute. Typically induced nasty Tuesday blues, users often reported feeling wrecked in the week after.
2000-2009 - Era 2 - Smaller Scale Production, often Al/Hg (relatively.. overall more chemists and more variety)
Duration shorter, more in line with pure MDMA. Less stimulation but also less nasty after depression, afterglows become more common. Marquis reacts purple to dark purple/black.
2010-Now - Era 3 - PMK glycidate, large scale production takes off again
Duration EVEN shorter. Instead of stimulation or neutral energy, often sedating in nature. Little pupil dilation or empathy for strangers. Overall missing something..
-GC