generally credited with the popularizing of ecstasy in the late 1970s and early 1980s, especially for psychopharmaceutical use. He and his wife Ann Shulgin authored the books PiHKAL and TiHKAL. Shulgin discovered many other noteworthy phenethylamines including the 2C* family of which 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, 2C-I, and 2C-B are most well known. Additionally, Shulgin performed seminal work into the descriptive synthesis of compounds based on the organic compound tryptamine.
gravenewworld said:The guy is a genious, but nuts in the head. I believe he literally injects himself with experimental compounds he makes, even before they go into rats and mice testing.
Alexander Shulgin was a renowned chemist and pharmacologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of psychoactive compounds. He is most famous for rediscovering and popularizing MDMA, also known as "ecstasy".
Shulgin is credited with synthesizing and testing over 230 psychoactive compounds, many of which had never been studied before. He also developed the concept of "Alexander Shulgin's scale", a tool used to measure the potency and effects of psychoactive substances.
Shulgin's work sparked a new interest in the study of psychoactive compounds and their potential therapeutic uses. His research also led to the discovery of new compounds and expanded our understanding of how these substances interact with the brain.
Some critics argue that Shulgin's research on psychoactive compounds glorified drug use and promoted dangerous substances. Others believe that his work was instrumental in advancing our knowledge of these compounds and their potential benefits.
Shulgin's legacy in the chemistry community is a complex one, with some praising his contributions to the field and others criticizing his methods and beliefs. However, his impact on the study of psychoactive compounds and the development of new drugs cannot be denied.