N-ethyl-norketamine sucks [Erowid Note: A substance(s) in this report might be identified incorrectly. Erowid reviewers question the author's identification of the drug described.
Ethketamine
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- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 29 combo interactions documented
- classified Research-chemical
Encyclopedic
Typical encyclopedia coverage. Cross-reference for important decisions.
- 2 corroborating sources
- 1 ROA with full dose ladder
- duration data present
- 29 combo interactions documented
- classified Research-chemical
Aliases: Nek, N-ethyl-norketamine, n-ethylnorketamine
Summary
Ethketamine is a research chemical with properties similar to ketamine. While ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic producing hallucinogenic and sedative effects, recreational users have reported euphoria and dissociation when using NENK.
Dose Information
| ROA | Light | Common | Strong | Heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-40mg | 40-90mg | 90-160mg | 160mg+ |
Onset, Duration & After-effects
| ROA | Onset | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| Oral | 15-30 min | 2-4 hrs |
Effect Profile
1 reportsScores (0–10) curated from multiple sources:
- Effect keyword matching from PsychonautWiki catalog
- Weighted by importance: core (×3), major (×2), minor (×1)
Dissociative
1.7
Light
2/10
Low dissociative depth with strong mania, low motor impairment
Dissociative Depth
×3
1
amnesia
Mania / Compulsion
×1
10
compulsive redosing
disinhibition
stimulation
euphoria
Insight / Novel Thought
×2
0
Motor / Sensory Impairment
×1
1
double vision
Based on reports from:
Tolerance
Build-up
develops over 1–4 weeks of regular use
Reset
days to weeks depending on duration of use
Tolerance Decay
Full tolerance
3d
Half tolerance
8d
Baseline
~14d
Effects
Effect glossary — · full glossary
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Combinations
Cross-Check Ethketamine with another substanceCommunity Trip Reports
Anecdotal first-person accounts from Reddit, Erowid, Bluelight, and Dose.wiki. Click a source to expand. Reports are harm-reduction context, not medical guidance. Tags summarise each author's own verdict — how reports are classified.
Erowid 1 report 1 neutral visit
Bluelight Reference Guide
The Big & Dandy N-Ethyl-Norketamine Thread
What is the experience any of you have with this compared to K?
Read full thread on Bluelight →
Ethketamine's nerd page
Pharmacology, chemical data, effect profiles, and more
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Name
Ethketamine
Unit
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Description
Ethketamine Source: SubstanceSearch (substancesearch.com) Oral dose (mg): light 15-40 · common 40-90 · strong 90-160 · heavy 160+ Oral duration: onset 15-30m · peak 2-4h · after-effects 1-3h Note: ranges are harm-reduction guidance, not a prescription. Start low, go slow, and test your substances.
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