Cathine
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Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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(1S,2S)-2-amino-1-phenylpropan-1-ol
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Routes of administration |
Oral |
Pharmacokinetic data | |
Biological half-life | 1.8-8.6 h[1] |
Identifiers | |
CAS Number | 492-39-7 Y |
ATC code | A08AA07 (WHO) |
PubChem | CID: 441457 |
DrugBank | DB01486 Y |
ChemSpider | 390189 Y |
UNII | E1L4ZW2F8O Y |
ChEMBL | CHEMBL1412041 |
Chemical data | |
Formula | C9H13NO |
Molecular mass | 151.206 g/mol |
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Cathine, also known as d-norpseudoephedrine, is a psychoactive drug of the phenethylamine and amphetamine chemical classes which acts as a stimulant. Along with cathinone, it is found naturally in Catha edulis (khat), and contributes to its overall effects.[2] It has approximately 10-14% the potency of amphetamine.[2]
Pharmacology
Like amphetamines, cathinone, and ephedrine, cathine acts as a releasing agent of norepinephrine and epinephrine, or as a norepinephrine releasing agent (NRA).[2] It also acts as a dopamine releasing agent (DRA) to a lesser extent.[2]
Chemistry
Cathine is one of the optical isomers of phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
Regulation
The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances (used for the Olympic Games among other athletic events) bars cathine in concentrations of over 5 micrograms per milliliter in urine. Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.[3] In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.
In Australia, Cathine is officially a schedule 4 drug but is not yet available or approved for any use.
In Hong Kong, cathine is regulated under Schedule 1 of Hong Kong's Chapter 134 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Unlawful possession is punishable by severe fines and imprisonment.
See also
- L-Norpseudoephedrine, an enantiomer
- Phenylpropanolamine
- Catha edulis ("Khat")
- Cathinone
- Methcathinone
- Ephedra sinica ("Ephedra")
- Ephedrine
- Pseudoephedrine
- Phenethylamine
- Amphetamine
- Methamphetamine
References
Decongestants and other nasal preparations (R01)
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Phenethylamines |
Entactogens: Lophophine |
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Amphetamines |
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Phentermines |
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Cathinones |
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Phenylisobutylamines | |
Phenylalkylpyrrolidines | |
Catecholamines (and close relatives) |
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Miscellaneous |
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