Amphetamine

Name:
Amphetamine
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	1-phenyl-2-aminopropane; methylphenethylamine; “Benzedrine”
M Formula:	C6H5CH2CH(NH2)CH3
Properties:
Colorless, volatile liquid; characteristic strong odor; slightly burning taste. Bp 200–203C (decomposes), flash p 80F (26.6C). Soluble in alcohol and ether; slightly soluble in water.
Grade:
Dextro-, dextrolevo-. Also available as phosphate and sulfate.
Hazard:
Flammable, moderate fire risk. Basis of a group of hallucinogenic (habit-forming) drugs that affect the central nervous system. Sale and use restricted to physicians. Production limited by law.
Use:
Medicine.