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2-Methoxyamphetamine (hydrochloride)

Item No. 9001915

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Synonyms
Synonyms
  • 2-MA
  • NSC 1139
  • o-MA
  • OMA
  • ortho-Methoxyamphetamine
Technical Information
Formal Name
2-methoxy-α-methyl-benzeneethanamine, monohydrochloride
CAS Number
72739-03-8
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO • HCl
Formula Weight
201.7
Purity
≥98%
Formulation
A crystalline solid
Solubility(Learn about Variance in Solubility)
DMF: 30 mg/mlDMSO: 30 mg/mlEthanol: 30 mg/mlPBS (pH 7.2): 10 mg/ml
λmax
220, 272 nm
SMILES
COC1=C(CC(C)N)C=CC=C1.Cl
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C10H15NO.ClH/c1-8(11)7-9-5-3-4-6-10(9)12-2;/h3-6,8H,7,11H2,1-2H3;1H
InChi Key
SXQBBTRLKWTAPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Shipping & Storage Information
Storage
-20°C
Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere
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    Product Description

    2-Methoxyamphetamine is an amphetamine featuring a methoxy group in the 2, or ortho, position of the phenyl group. It is much weaker than either para- or meta-methoxyamphetamines at altering serotonin release or reuptake in rat brain tissues.1 This product is intended for forensic and research applications.

    WARNING This product is not for human or veterinary use.

    References & Product Citations
    Product Description References

    1. Tseng, L.F., Menon, M.K., and Loh, H.H. Comparative actions of monomethoxyamphetamines on the release and uptake of biogenic amines in brain tissue. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 197(2), 263-271 (1976).