Re: ~~methyl version of amphetamine ??? Confused! » watergirl

Posted by chemist on June 11, 2004, at 1:46:23

In reply to ~~methyl version of amphetamine ??? Confused!, posted by watergirl on June 10, 2004, at 15:25:23

> I dont understand what the difference between Methamphetamine and Amphetamine are?
> I searched archived posts of psychobabble & was unsucessful in my search. I hope someone can help explain.
> Thanks & Best Wishes,
> Cindy
hello, chemist here....amphetamine and methamphetamine differ by a methyl group, and there are stereoisomeric effects to be aware of. amphetamine comes in two ``flavors,'' a left-handed variety and a right-handed variety. the right-handed one bonds more tightly that the left (about 10 times more so). adderall is a 50/50 mix of left and right handed amphetamine. dexedrine is pure right-handed, and is more potent. desoxyn - methamphetamine - binds about 100 time tighter, and is very dangerous except in extreme cases of narcolepsy or obesity. any questions, shoot me a post....all the best, chemist

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