MDAI

5,6-Methylenedioxy-2-aminoindane (MDAI) is another chemical created by David E Nichols and his team of researchers in the 1990's. It is a highly potent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and is non-neurotoxic. It is known to be a mild entactogen that produces no physical stimulation (a la amphetamines). This compound is one of the many that have been marketed by research chemical vendors to fill the void left by the chemicals that were banned under legislation passed earlier this year, but has been met with mixed reviews due to a lack of purity in the product and disappointment in its mild effects. These effects should include mild euphoria, pupil dilation, insomnia and possibly even some sedation.

Sample 1
Supplier: Rave Gardener
Amount Tested: 0.2g
Stated contents: MDAI
Marquis test result: Instant change to a deep red, followed later by brown.
R.O.A: Insufflation/Oral
Other notes: No reaction to allergy test. Marquis result is consistent with those reported by other researchers who have come across product with high purity. Compound is a very light shade of brown/grey and completely crystalline.

Report: 


The Tester  begins research with a very small amount, insufflated. There is some pain, but nothing massively uncomfortable. After waiting for an hour, The Tester concludes that this dose is sub-threshold, and decides to wait until later in the day before increasing the dose and changing the route of administration to see if there is any change.

Four hours later, 150mg of the chemical is placed in a gel cap and ingested with a glass of water. An hour passes with no results, before The Tester notices their pupils begin to dilate enthusiastically. With this comes a mild, but distinct sense of well-being that could be described as euphoria. The Tester notes that this effect, whilst understated, is still stronger than they had expected. Music appreciation is possibly increased, although this could be a placebo effect. The compound also has a longer duration than initially expected, with effects not fully diminished until four hours after The Tester swallowed the gel cap. Unfortunately this meant that sleep was interrupted.

All in all, MDAI seems to be a relatively pleasing compound with few negative side effects. However, researchers looking for more intense experiences will likely find it unfulfilling.