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3-Chloroamphetamine (hydrochloride)

Item No. 9001855

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 3-CA
  • m-CA
Technical Information
Formal Name
3-chloro-α-methyl-benzeneethanamine, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
35378-15-5
Molecular Formula
C9H12ClN • HCl
Formula Weight
206.1
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 25 mg/mlDMSO: 20 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
213, 266 nm
SMILES
NC(C)CC1=CC(Cl)=CC=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C9H12ClN.ClH/c1-7(11)5-8-3-2-4-9(10)6-8;/h2-4,6-7H,5,11H2,1H3;1H
InChi Key
FTQFHXURUUGDCN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    3-Chloroamphetamine (3-CA) is a derivative of amphetamine that acts as a central nervous system stimulant by releasing serotonin and dopamine.1 It has been detected in urine samples, along with the related compound 4-CA, as an apparent designer drug.2 This product is intended only for forensic and research purposes.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Ogren, S.O., and Ross, S.B. Substituted amphetamine derivatives. II. Behavioral effects in mice related to monoaminergic neurones. Acta Pharmacol. Toxicol. (Copenh) 41(4), 353-368 (1977).

    2. Lin, T.C., Lin, D.L., and Lua, A.C. Detection of p-chloroamphetamine in urine samples with mass spectrometry. J. Anal. Toxicol. 35(4), 205-210 (2011).