CATHINE HYDROCHLORIDE

An enantiomer of phenylpropanolamine and a metabolite of cathinone.

ChEBI: Cathine is an amphetamine that is propylbenzene substituted by a hydroxy group at position 1 and by an amino group at position 2 (the 1S,2S-stereoisomer). It has a role as a plant metabolite, a central nervous system stimulant and a psychotropic drug. It is a member of amphetamines and a phenethylamine alkaloid.

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Cathine, a sympathomimetic amine, was formerly widely available in proprietary anorexic preparations. As dependence can occur and abuse has been reported, cathine has recently (1986) been subjected to control under Schedule III of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances. (Reference: (UNCPS3) United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances (III), , , 1971)

Poison by subcutaneous route.When heated to decomposition it emits toxic vapors ofNOx.