Phentermine hydrochloride

Phentermine Hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt form of phentermine, a sympathomimetic amine with central nervous system (CNS) stimulant and appetite depressant properties. Phentermine hydrochloride stimulates the release of norepinephrine and dopamine from nerve endings and blocks the reuptake of these monoamines at the neuronal junctions, resulting in CNS stimulation and metabolic effects, including appetite-suppression, decreased gastric acid secretion and increased blood pressure. Its therapeutic use is listed as weight loss agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Phentermine HCl, Fastin, Oby-Trim, Suprenza and Wilpo. It is listed as a controlled drug substance (Schedule IV). Its PubChem CID is 70969.

CAS No 1197-21-3
Molecular Formula C10H16ClN
Molecular Weight 185.69 g/mol
Synonyms 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine;hydrochloride

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