Amphetamine

Speed

Salts []
Amphetamine hemisulfate

Amphetamine hydrochloride

Amphetamine chlorphenoxyacetate

Amphetamine adipate

Amphetamine tartrate

Amphetamine phosphate

Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK

Rotamer []

Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js

Physical properties []
Molecular mass	135.21 g/mol ^[1]
Density	0.913 at 77 °F (EPA, 1998) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³ ^[1]
Appearance	Mobile liquid ^[1]
Odor	Amine odor ^[1]
Taste	Acrid, burning taste ^[1]
Melting point	25 °C ^[1]
Boiling point	392 to 397 °F at 760 mmHg (EPA, 1998) ^[1]
Decomposition	When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of nitroxides. ^[1]
Solubility	Moderate solubility ^[1]
Predicted LogP	1.8 ^[1]

Structural Identifiers []
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₃N ^[1]
IUPAC name	1-phenylpropan-2-amine ^[1]
SMILES	CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)N ^[1]
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H13N/c1-8(10)7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-6,8H,7,10H2,1H3 ^[1]
InChIKey	KWTSXDURSIMDCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N ^[1]

Pharmacokinetics[]
Elimination half-life	dextroamphetamine: 9 – 11 hours^[4]levoamphetamine: 11 – 14 hourspH-dependent: 7 – 34 hours
Duration of action	Immediate release dosing: 3 – 6 hours Extended release dosing: 8 – 12 hours

Dosing[]

Insufflated []
Light	≤ 13.2 mg(518x - 25.4%)
Common	13.2 - 20 mg(635x - 31.2%)
Strong	20 - 30 mg(449x - 22%)
Heavy	30 - 44 mg(233x - 11.4%)
Extreme	44 mg +(202x - 9.9%)

Intravenous []
Light	≤ 25 mg(430x - 46.7%)
Common	25 - 30 mg(178x - 19.3%)
Strong	30 - 35 mg(165x - 17.9%)
Heavy	35 - 40 mg(75x - 8.1%)
Extreme	40 mg +(73x - 7.9%)

Sublingual []
Light	≤ 13.9 mg(2x - 40%)
Common	13.9 - 15 mg(1x - 20%)
Strong	15 - 37.5 mg(1x - 20%)
Heavy	37.5 - 45 mg
Extreme	45 mg +(1x - 20%)

Oral []
Light	≤ 17 mg(374x - 25.9%)
Common	17 - 30 mg(446x - 30.8%)
Strong	30 - 50 mg(305x - 21.1%)
Heavy	50 - 97 mg(178x - 12.3%)
Extreme	97 mg +(143x - 9.9%)

Intrarectal []
Light	≤ 40.7 mg(19x - 33.9%)
Common	40.7 - 70 mg(11x - 19.6%)
Strong	70 - 100 mg(15x - 26.8%)
Heavy	100 - 162.5 mg(5x - 8.9%)
Extreme	162.5 mg +(6x - 10.7%)

Statistically derived dosages via DBI-IGS

We do not take any responsibility for medical complications or loss of life sustained by following these dosages blindly.

Amphetamine (also known as Amphetamine, Amfetamine, 1-Phenyl-2-aminopropane, Desoxynorephedrine, Norephedrane, 300-62-9, Elastonon, Fenopromin, Phenedrine or β-Aminopropylbenzene) is a stimulant substance of the amphetamine class.

Chemistry

Salts []

Amphetamine is typically found in the form of its hemisulfate, hydrochloride, chlorphenoxyacetate, adipate, tartrate and phosphate salts.

Stereochemistry []

Amphetamine is a racemic mixture of the enantiomers.

Pharmacology

ATC Classification

In the nervous system (N) amphetamine acts as a stimulant (N06B), sympathomimetic (N06BA) and psychoanaleptic (N06).^[1]

Metabolism

Subjective effects []

Physical effects
Abnormal heartbeat Appetite suppression Dehydration Dry mouth Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Increased libido Restless legs Shakiness Stamina enhancement Stimulation Teeth grinding Vasoconstriction

Cognitive effects
Analysis enhancement Cognitive euphoria Compulsive redosing Disinhibition Ego inflation Focus enhancement Increased music appreciation Mania Motivation enhancement Suggestibility suppression Thought acceleration Wakefulness

alina / Amphetamine []
Routes: Insufflated (10.0mg)

x86pup / Amphetamine []
Routes: Oral

magnus / Amphetamine []
Routes: Oral Insufflation Salts: Sulfate Active Effects: focus enhancement increased music appreciation wakefulness and insomnia pupil dilation light cognitive euphoria appetite suppression and thirst suppression

pilz / Amphetamine []
Routes: Oral (3-20mg) Insufflated (8-46mg)

0xea / Amphetamine []
Routes: Oral (10-50mg) Onset: 20-35 minute Duration: 4-6 hours Insufflated (30-60mg) Intrarectal (30-90mg) Subcutaneous Onset: 25 minute Intramuscular (10-35mg) Intravenous (15-50mg) Onset: 1 minute Duration: 3-4 hours Inhaled Vaporized (5mg) Sublingual (5mg) Salts: Freebase Sulfate Hydrochloride Source: Amphetamine sulfate: DNM Germany Speed paste: Goerlitzer park Speed paste: Drug taxi Speed: Warschauer Indication: executive dysfunction Active Effects: moderate stimulation moderate cognitive euphoria moderate focus enhancement moderate compulsive redosing strong wakefulness up to 5+ days strong vasoconstriction Side Effects: strong addiction (+44g consumed; compulsive drug seeking on the street) psychosis delusion (delusions of reference) peripheral vision misinterpretation (of being observed through window; a being waving from the other room) taunting auditory hallucinations (forcing me to keep my eyes open; 3+ voices drowning out thoughts till unconciousness) hyperventilation increased heart rate (160+ bpm) increased blood pressure face drooping and moderate numbing of sensations on the right side of my body

0xea / Amphetamine []

Routes:
- Oral (10-50mg)
  - Onset: 20-35 minute
  - Duration: 4-6 hours
- Insufflated (30-60mg)
- Intrarectal (30-90mg)
- Subcutaneous
  - Onset: 25 minute
- Intramuscular (10-35mg)
- Intravenous (15-50mg)
  - Onset: 1 minute
  - Duration: 3-4 hours
- Inhaled
- Vaporized (5mg)
- Sublingual (5mg)
Salts:
- Freebase
- Sulfate
- Hydrochloride
Source:
- Amphetamine sulfate: DNM Germany
- Speed paste: Goerlitzer park
- Speed paste: Drug taxi
- Speed: Warschauer
Indication:
- executive dysfunction
Active Effects:
- moderate stimulation
- moderate cognitive euphoria
- moderate focus enhancement
- moderate compulsive redosing
- strong wakefulness up to 5+ days
- strong vasoconstriction
Side Effects:
- strong addiction (+44g consumed; compulsive drug seeking on the street)
- psychosis
- delusion (delusions of reference)
- peripheral vision misinterpretation (of being observed through window; a being waving from the other room)
- taunting auditory hallucinations (forcing me to keep my eyes open; 3+ voices drowning out thoughts till unconciousness)
- hyperventilation
- increased heart rate (160+ bpm)
- increased blood pressure
- face drooping and moderate numbing of sensations on the right side of my body

Legal status []

Australia: Amphetamine is a Schedule 8 substance.
Brazil: Amphetamine is a A3 substance.
Canada: Amphetamine is a Schedule I substance.
Germany: Amphetamine is a Anlage III substance.
New Zealand: Amphetamine is a Class B substance.
United Kingdom: Amphetamine is a Class B substance.
United States: Amphetamine is a List of Schedule II controlled substances (U.S.)|Schedule II substance.^[3]
United Nations: Amphetamine is a Schedule II substance.

External links []

References []

National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 3007, Amphetamine. Accessed March 27, 2026. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/3007
U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Amphetamine. UNII: CK833KGX7E. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed March 27, 2026. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/CK833KGX7E
Ingersoll J. Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, and Optical Isomers. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs}. July 7, 1971. Accessed March 27, 2026. https://archives.federalregister.gov/issue_slice/1971/7/7/12730-12734.pdf
Adderall- dextroamphetamine saccharate, amphetamine aspartate, dextroamphetamine sulfate, and amphetamine sulfate tablet. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. November 8, 2019. Accessed March 27, 2026. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f22635fe-821d-4cde-aa12-419f8b53db81

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