Pihkal: A Chemical Love Story

Pihkal (Phenethylamines I Have Known And Loved)

phen-ethyl-amine fen-‘eth-al-a-,men n. [phenyl fr. F. phene, fr. Gk. phainein, to show (from its occurrence in illuminating gas)+ ethyl (+ yl) + amine fr. NL ammonia] 1: A naturally occurring compound found in both the animal and plant kingdoms. It is an endogenous component of the human brain. 2: Any of a series of compounds containing the phenethylamine skeleton, and modified by chemical constituents at appropriate positions in the molecule. Book I: The Love Story Tells the tale of a psychopharmacologist and his wife/research partner, and recounts decades devoted to the creation and investigation of psychedelic drugs as tools for the study of the human mind. Altered state experiences are explored in the context of intimacy. Book II: The Chemical Story Describes in detail a wealth of phenethylamines: • Synthesis and physical properties (in the format of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry) • Structural correlates to human central nervous system activity • The dosages used and duration of effects observed • Commentary and speculation on why (for instance): Some which should have been active, are not Some which should not have been active, are Some are too toxic to determine activity And some have yet to be tasted