N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride Chemical Properties

Melting point:

172℃

solubility 

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

form 

A neat solid

EPA Substance Registry System

dl-Methamphetimine hydrochloride (300-42-5)

Safety Information

Toxicity

LD50 oral in rabbit: 10500ug/kg

N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride Usage And Synthesis

Uses

A CNS stimulant. Anorexic. In attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity. Controlled substance (stimulant).

General Description

Odorless white crystals or fluffy crystalline powder. Bitter taste. pH (aqueous solutions) about 6.

Air & Water Reactions

Water soluble.

Reactivity Profile

An acidic salt of the amine, therefore behaves as a weak acid.

Fire Hazard

Flash point data for N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride are not available; however, N,alpha-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride is probably combustible.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion, intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes. Human systemic effects by ingestion: altered sleep patterns, anorexia, and change in heart rate. Experimental reproductive effects. An eye irritant, A powerful central nervous system stimulant. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of NOx and HCl. See also BENZEDRINE.

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