(αR,2R)-rel-α-Phenyl-2-piperidineacetic Acid Ethyl Ester Hydrochloride

Methylphenidate (a.k.a., Ritalin) is a schedule II drug in the United States commonly used as a psychostimulant for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Upon ingestion, methylphenidate is predominantly stereoselectively deesterified to the inactive metabolite ritalinic acid. (±)-threo-Ethylphenidate (hydrochloride) (Item No. 13896) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a phenethylamine. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.