N-Methylpseudoephedrine
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Preferred IUPAC name (1S,2S)-2-(Dimethylamino)-1-phenylpropan-1-ol | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.154.419 |
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Chemical formula | C11H17NO |
Molar mass | 179.263 g·mol−1 |
Melting point | 29 to 31 °C (84 to 88 °F; 302 to 304 K)[1] |
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Chemical compound
N-Methylpseudoephedrine is a stimulant. It is a derivative of pseudoephedrine and an isomer of N-methylephedrine. It is present in ephedra.[2]
In organic chemistry, it is used in asymmetric synthesis.[1]
References
- ^ a b (1S,2S)-(+)-N-Methylpseudoephedrine at Sigma-Aldrich
- ^ Roger Bartlet (2006). Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies: A-E. Taylor & Francis. p. 425.