(±)-N-ethyl-alpha-methylphenethylamine hydrochloride Chemical Properties

Melting point:

145-146 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

DMF: 3 mg/ml; DMSO: 5 mg/ml; Ethanol: 20 mg/ml; PBS (pH 7.2): 5 mg/ml

form 

A crystalline solid

Safety Information

Hazard Codes 

Xn,T,F

Risk Statements 

22-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11

Safety Statements 

7-16-36/37-45

RIDADR 

3249

HazardClass 

6.1(b)

PackingGroup 

III

Toxicity

mouse,LD50,subcutaneous,145mg/kg (145mg/kg),BEHAVIORAL: FOOD INTAKE (ANIMAL)BEHAVIORAL: CHANGES IN MOTOR ACTIVITY (SPECIFIC ASSAY),Farmaco, Edizione Scientifica. Vol. 24, Pg. 238, 1969.

(±)-N-ethyl-alpha-methylphenethylamine hydrochloride Usage And Synthesis

Description

N-Ethylamphetamine (EMA) is an N-substituted amphetamine with an ethyl group on the amphetamine backbone. As a stimulant drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes, it is widely known as an anorectic marketed under the tradename Apetinil™. EMA has been abused as a “designer drug” alternative to amphetamine and possibly methamphetamine. This product is intended for forensic or research purposes.

Uses

Controlled substance (stimulant). Anorexic.