Title: Amphetaminil
CAS Registry Number: 17590-01-1
CAS Name: a-[(1-Methyl-2-phenylethyl)amino]benzeneacetonitrile
Synonyms: N-(a-methylphenethyl)-2-phenylglycinonitrile; a-phenyl-a-(b-phenylisopropylamino)acetonitrile; a-phenyl-a-(1-methyl-2-phenyl)ethylaminoacetonitrile; a-phenyl-a-
N-(1-phenylisopropyl)aminoacetonitrile
Trademarks: AN 1 (Krugmann); Aponeuron (Apogepha)
Molecular Formula: C17H18N2
Molecular Weight: 250.34
Percent Composition: C 81.56%, H 7.25%, N 11.19%
Literature References: Prepd by reaction of DL-b-phenylisopropylamine with sodium cyanide and benzaldehyde or with a-phenyl-a-bromoacetonitrile: Klosa,
DE 1112987 (1959),
C.A. 56, 3409d (1962);
idem, J. Prakt. Chem. 20, 275 (1963). Pharmacology: Dominok, Oelssner,
Acta Biol. Med. Ger. 20, 625 (1968); Beyer
et al., Dtsch. Apoth. Ztg. 111, 677, 680 (1971). Metabolic studies: Remberg
et al., Arch. Toxicol. 29, 153 (1972). Chemistry: Beyrich
et al., Pharmazie 27, 28 (1972); Gloeckl, Beyrich,
ibid. 95.
Properties: Crystals from ethanol-water, mp 85-87°.
Melting point: mp 85-87°
Derivative Type: Hydrochloride
Molecular Formula: C17H19ClN2
Molecular Weight: 286.80
Percent Composition: C 71.19%, H 6.68%, Cl 12.36%, N 9.77%
Properties: Sinters at 100-104°, mp 134-136°.
Melting point: mp 134-136°
Therap-Cat: Psychotropic.
Keywords: CNS Stimulant.