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    MK-801 molecular structure

    MK-801 Stats & Data

    Dizocilpine mk801
    PubChem
    MW337.4
    FormulaC20H19NO4
    IUPAC(Z)-but-2-enedioic acid;(1S,9R)-1-methyl-16-azatetracyclo[7.6.1.02,7.010,15]hexadeca-2,4,6,10,12,14-hexaene
    SMILESCC12C3=CC=CC=C3CC(N1)C4=CC=CC=C24.C(=CC(=O)O)C(=O)O
    InChIKeyQLTXKCWMEZIHBJ-PJGJYSAQSA-N
    Chemical Class Dibenzocycloheptenimine
    Psychoactive Class Dissociative

    Receptor Profile

    Receptor Actions

    Antagonists
    NMDA receptor antagonist (noncompetitive)
    Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist
    Inhibitors
    Serotonin transporter inhibitor
    Dopamine transporter inhibitor

    Effect Profile

    Curated + 1 Reports
    Dissociative 3.3

    Mild dissociative depth with mild motor impairment and mania

    Dissociative Depth×3
    4
    Mania / Compulsion×1
    4
    Insight / Novel Thought×2
    0
    Motor / Sensory Impairment×1
    5
    Based on reports from:

    Tolerance & Pharmacokinetics

    drugs.wiki
    Half-Life
    ~2 h in rats (brain/plasma); human pharmacokinetics not characterized
    Addiction Potential
    Moderate (tool-compound class): not typically euphoric but several reports describe strong redosing compulsion despite long duration and adverse effects; overall daily use is self-limiting due to insomnia and cognitive/functional impairment.

    Tolerance Decay

    Full tolerance 1d Half tolerance 14d Baseline ~28d

    Dissociatives exhibit rapid, session-level tolerance with slow decay over 1–3 weeks. Frequent redosing extends duration non-linearly and can escalate confusion/insomnia. Cross-tolerance within NMDA antagonists is expected but not quantified in humans; values are heuristic based on user reports and class effects.

    Cross-Tolerances

    Ketamine
    PCP analogues
    DXM

    Experience Report Analysis

    Erowid
    3 Reports
    1 Single-substance
    2001–2011 Date Range
    1 With Age Data

    Demographics

    Gender Distribution

    Too few reports for a chart: gender is known from 3 reports, and a split is drawn only from 20 reports or more. Counts are shown instead. Why 20?

    • Male 2 of 3
    • Female 1 of 3

    Age Distribution

    Reports Over Time

    Harm Reduction

    drugs.wiki

    Microgram-to-low-milligram potency demands accurate measurement: use true 0.1 mg resolution or, preferably, volumetric dosing (e.g., 10 mg in 100 mL = 0.1 mg/mL), pre-mark oral syringes, and lock away the remainder before dosing. Long, sometimes biphasic course (often a very late peak and a very long tail) plus severe amnesia can make redosing hazardous; several users report a strong compulsion to redose—remove access to stash and use a sober sitter. Duration commonly exceeds 24 h; plan no driving, machinery, or safety-critical tasks for at least 36–48 h after dosing. Insomnia and agitation are frequent during offset; avoid self-sedating with alcohol or benzos given additive respiratory/CNS depression—seek medical care if severe. Animal studies show rapid NMDA-antagonist vacuolization with high-dose MK-801; human relevance is uncertain but avoiding heavy doses/combos and spacing sessions remains prudent. Injection (IM) has unique risks (sterility, solvent, pH); multiple anecdotal abscess/necrosis cases—best avoided outside clinical settings. Because enantiomer and salt forms can differ in potency and time-course, do not assume one vendor’s dose applies to another. Use reagent/lab testing where available; misidentified dissociatives circulate. First exposure: ≤0.25 mg single dose, no redose, and allow ≥14 days between trials. Maintain hydration and electrolytes, keep ambient temperature comfortable, and ensure a secure, supervised environment with minimal navigation hazards.

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