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CHLORHYDRATE PHENTERMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2023-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16ClN
formula, see observation
C10H15N·HCl
formula, see observation
1197-21-3
CAS number
CONT

Phentermine hydrochloride, an anorectic agent for oral administration, is available as a capsule ... and as a tablet ... Phentermine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine with pharmacologic activity similar to the prototype drugs of this class used in obesity, the amphetamines. Actions include central nervous system stimulation and elevation of blood pressure. ... Drugs of this class used in obesity are commonly known as "anorectics" or "anorexigenics."

OBS

2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-aminium chloride: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: Adipex; Duromine; Oby-Trim; Phenteral; Wilpo.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16ClN or C10H15N·HCl

Key term(s)
  • a,a-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride
  • a-methylamphetamine hydrochloride

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16ClN
formula, see observation
C10H15N·HCl
formula, see observation
1197-21-3
CAS number
OBS

chlorure de 2-méthyl-1-phénylpropan-2-aminium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16ClN ou C10H15N·HCl

Key term(s)
  • chlorhydrate d'a,a-diméthylphenéthylamine
  • chlorhydrate d'a-méthylamphétamine

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H16ClN
formula, see observation
C10H15N·HCl
formula, see observation
1197-21-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C10H16ClN o C10H15N·HCl

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