Amphetamine is an chiral organic chemical compound from the group of phenethylamine derivatives.
Important salts of amphetamine include: amphetamine hydrochloride, amphetamine phosphate and amphetamine sulfate.
Systematic name
1-Phenylpropan-2-amine
Other names, synonyms
1-Phenyl-2-aminopropane; α-Methylbenzeneethanamine; (±)-Desoxynorephedrine; (±)-α-Methylphenethylamine; (±)-β-Phenylisopropylamine; β-Aminopropylbenzene
Trade names; preparations
Actedron; Adipan; Allodene; Amphetamine; Anorexine; Benzedrine; Elastonon; Isoamyne; Isomyn; Mecodrin; Norephedrane; Amfetamin; Ortedrine; Phenedrine; Profamina; Propisamine; Raphetamine; Simpatedrin; Sympamine; Sympatedrine; Weckamine
Molecular formula and structural formula of Amphetamine:
C9H13N
Mr = 135.21 g/mol
1-Phenylpropan-2-amine
SMILES: CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)N
Calculated NMR spectrum (Predict Spectra via NMRDB)
1H NMR Spektrum, 13C NMR Spektrum.
Mass-related elemental composition and isotope proportions of the compound Amphetamine - C9H13N - calculated based on molecular mass.
*) The third column lists the atomic masses or isotope masses of the elements involved and - in square brackets - the natural isotope composition.
The molar mass is M = 135.21 grams per mole.
The amount of substance in one kilogram of the substance is n = 7.396 mol.
The amount of substance in one gram of the substance is n = 0.007 mol.
Monoisotopic mass: 135.10479942285 Da - related to 12C91H1314N.
ATC Code:N06BA01
N06BA02
N06BA12
Amphetamine is a drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Known metabolites include: hydroxyamphetamine, 4-hydroxynorephedrine, 4-hydroxyphenylacetone, N-hydroxyamphetamine, benzoic acid, hippuric acid, norephedrine and phenylacetone.
For detailed information on the active ingredient, see: DrugBank DB00182, NCI Thesaurus C62006.
(General information without guarantee of accuracy and completeness! The information does not replace the chemical safety data sheet or a risk assessment, but rather provides a general overview of the risk posed by the hazardous substance.
Signal word: Danger
GHS hazard statements (H phrases):
LD50 (mouse, oral): 21 mg/kg.
Labeling in the EU: See ECHA Substance Infocard 100.005.543.
For toxicology and occupational safety when handling Amphetamine as well as measures to be taken in case of danger, see: Hazardous Substances Information System GESTIS, ZVG-Nr. 490189.
Note: The labeling requirement according to the CLP Regulation (EU) does not apply, among other things, to certain substances and mixtures for end users that are in the form of finished products, such as pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs, cosmetics, certain medical products and medical devices, food or feed, as well as certain Food additives or flavorings. Special legal regulations may need to be adhered to here.
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[0] - Specialist and research articles in scientific journals via PubMed: Amphetamine.
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