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| [[IUPAC nomenclature|Chemical name]]
| 3,4-[[Methane|methyl]]-2,5-dimethoxy-[[amphetamine]] or<br>2-(3,4-methyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1-aminoethane
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| [[Chemical formula]]
| C<sub>13</sub>H<sub>22</sub>NO<sub>2</sub>
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| colspan="2" align="center" | [[Image:ganesha_chem.png|175px|Chemical structure of Ganesha]]
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'''Ganesha''', or 2,5-di[[methoxy]]-3,4-di[[methyl]][[amphetamine]], is a lesser-known [[Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants|psychedelic drug]]. It is also a [[substituted amphetamine]]. It was first synthesized by [[Alexander Shulgin]]. In his book ''[[PIHKAL]]'' (''Phenethylamines I Have Known and Loved''), the dosage range is listed as 24-32 mg. Ganesha is sold in the form of dark red [[crystals]]. The drug is usually taken orally, although other routes such as [[rectal]]ly may also be used. Ganesha is synthesized from 2,5-dimethoxy-3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde. Ganesha is the amphetamine analogue of [[2C-G]]. It is a particularly long lasting drug, with the duration listed in PIHKAL as being 18 - 24 hours, which might make it undesirable to some users. It is named after the Hindu deity, [[Ganesha (deity)|Ganesha]]. Very little data is known about the dangers or toxicity of Ganesha.  Effects of Ganesha include:

* Strong closed-eye visuals
* An increased appreciaciation of [[music]]
* Powerful relaxation and tranquility

==Homologues==

[[Image:3C-G-3.png|thumb|right|140px|3C-G-3]]
[[Image:3C-G-4.png|thumb|right|140px|3C-G-4]]
[[Image:3C-G-5.png|thumb|right|140px|3C-G-5]]
[[Image:3C-G-N.png|thumb|right|140px|3C-G-N]]

===3C-G-3===
''Dosage'': 12-18 mgs

''Duration'': 8-12 hours

''Effects'': Enhancement of reading, no visuals or body load.

''[[2C's|2C]] [[Analog (chemistry)|analog]]'': [[2C-G#Homologues|2C-G-3]]

===3C-G-4===
''Dosage'': unknown

''Duration'': unknown

''Effects'': unknown

''[[2C's|2C]] [[Analog (chemistry)|analog]]'': [[2C-G#Homologues|2C-G-4]]

===3C-G-5===
''Dosage'': 14-20 mgs

''Duration'': 16-30 hours

''[[2C's|2C]] [[Analog (chemistry)|analog]]'': [[2C-G#Homologues|2C-G-5]]

== See also ==

* [[Phenethylamine]]
* [[Psychedelics, dissociatives and deliriants]]
* [[2C-G]]
* [[Ganesha (deity)|Ganesha]], the [[India|Indian]] [[deity]]

== External links ==

* [http://www.erowid.org/library/books_online/pihkal/pihkal085.shtml Ganesha Entry in ''PIHKAL'']

==Categorization==
{{Hallucinogenic phenethylamines}}
{{PiHKAL}}

[[Category:Psychedelic phenethylamines]]
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