ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

4-Methoxyethylamphetamine

Okay kiddo, are you ready to learn about 4-methoxyethylamphetamine? It's a big word but we can break it down.

First, do you know what "methoxy" means? It's a little part of a word that means "methanol" and "oxygen" combined. Methanol is like a type of alcohol, but not the kind adults drink for fun, it's a chemical that can be used for lots of different things like cleaning and making fuel.

Now let's look at "ethyl". This means a type of chemical that has two carbon atoms bonded together, like a little chain.

Finally, "amphetamine" is a kind of drug that can change the way your brain works. Some people take it to help them stay awake or be more focused, but it can be very dangerous if you take too much.

So when we put all of those parts together, 4-methoxyethylamphetamine is a type of drug that has methanol and oxygen combined, along with a chain of two carbon atoms, that can change the way your brain works.

But remember, drugs can be very dangerous and should only be used under the guidance of a doctor or other medical professional.