Caffeine, a Stimulants, and 3-MMC, a Entactogen, Stimulants, are frequently compared by users looking to understand their relative effects, dosage profiles, and safety considerations. Caffeine is classified as a Stimulants while 3-MMC is a Entactogen, Stimulants, meaning they approach altered states through different pharmacological mechanisms. They share 20 documented effects in common, with 10 effects unique to Caffeine and 18 unique to 3-MMC. This side-by-side comparison covers dosage, duration, subjective effects, and safety to help you make informed decisions.
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| Effects | 30 documented | 38 documented |
| Level | Caffeine | 3-MMC |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 2.5 mg | 10 mg |
| Light | 10–25 mg | 20–40 mg |
| Common | 25–40 mg | 40–60 mg |
| Strong | 40–80 mg | 60–120 mg |
| Heavy | 80 mg | 120 mg |
| Level | Caffeine | 3-MMC |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold | 10 mg | 25 mg |
| Light | 20–50 mg | 50–150 mg |
| Common | 50–150 mg | 150–250 mg |
| Strong | 150–500 mg | 250–350 mg |
| Heavy | 500 mg | 350 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 25 mg |
| Light | 25–75 mg |
| Common | 75–125 mg |
| Strong | 125–175 mg |
| Heavy | 175 mg |
| Level | Dose |
|---|---|
| Threshold | 10 mg |
| Light | 10–25 mg |
| Common | 25–50 mg |
| Strong | 50–100 mg |
| Heavy | 100 mg |
Caffeine
Total: 1 hrs – 2.5 hrs
3-MMC
Total: 2.5 hrs – 4.5 hrs
Caffeine
Total: 2 hrs – 5 hrs
3-MMC
Total: 45 min – 1.2 hrs
Total: 2 hrs – 4 hrs
No direct interaction data available between these substances. This does not mean the combination is safe.
Total: 4 hrs – 6 hrs