Cathine
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| IUPAC name: 2-amino-1-phenyl-propan-1-ol | |
| CAS number 492-39-7 | ATC code ? |
| Synonyms | D-Norpseudoephedrine |
| Chemical formula | C9H13NO |
| Molecular weight | 187.67 |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Elimination half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
| Pregnancy category | ? |
| Legal status | *? |
| Delivery | ? |
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Cathine (β-hydroxyamphetamine) is a monoamine alkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (khat). Closely related to ephedrine, cathinone and other amphetamines, it may contribute to the stimulant effect of Catha edulis, although another constituent, cathinone appears to show stronger activity. Cathine is one of the optical isomers of phenylpropanolamine, an appetite suppressant and decongestant which is possibly associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances (used for the Olympic Games among other athletic events) bars cathine in concentrations of over 5 micrograms per milliliter in urine. Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the Convention on Psychotropic Substances.<ref>List of pychotropic substances under international control (pdf)</ref> In the United States, it is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.
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