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Methylphenidate Hydrochloride

Catalog No. M325880 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 298-59-9 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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Storage Controlled Substance, -20°C FreezerUnder Argon Chembase ID: 131110

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
methyl 2-phenyl-2-(piperidin-2-yl)acetate hydrochloride
IUPAC Traditional name
methylphenidate hydrochloride
Synonyms
Concerta
Metadate CD
Centedrine
Ciba 4311b
Meridil
Ritalin hydrochloride
α-Phenyl-2-piperidineacetic Acid Methyl Ester Hydrochloride
Methyl Phenidylacetate Hydrochloride
Methylphenidan Hydrochloride
Centedrin
Medikinet
NSC 169868
Ritalin SR

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 298-59-9

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 196-198°C
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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Storage Condition Controlled Substance, -20°C FreezerUnder Argon

DETAILS

Description (English)
Controlled substance (stimulant). CNS stimulant. Four isomers of Methylphenidate are known to exist. One pair of threo isomers and one pair of erythro are distinguished, from which only d-threo-Methylphenidate exhibits the pharmacologically usually desire

REFERENCES

  • Greenblatt, E.N., et al.: J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 131, 115 (1961)
  • Padmanabhan, G.R., Anal. Profiles Drug Subs., 10, 473 (1961)
  • Srinivas, N.R., et al.: Pharm. Res., 10, 14 (1961)