N-Methylpseudoephedrine

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N-Methylpseudoephedrine
Identifiers
CAS number 51018-28-1 YesY
PubChem 7059596
ChemSpider 5415764
Jmol-3D images {{#if:O[C@@H](c1ccccc1)[C@@H](N(C)C)C|Image 1
Properties
Molecular formula C11H17NO
Molar mass 179.26 g mol−1
Melting point 29-31 °C[1]
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

N-Methylpseudoephedrine is a stimulant. It is a derivative of pseudoephedrine and an isomer of N-methylephedrine. It is present in ephedra.[2]

In organic chemistry, it is used in asymmetric synthesis.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 (1S,2S)-(+)-N-Methylpseudoephedrine at Sigma-Aldrich
  2. Roger Bartlet (2006). Encyclopedia of International Sports Studies: A-E. Taylor & Francis. p. 425. 
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