Benzphetamine

Salts []
Hydrochloride

Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK

Physical properties []
Molecular mass	239.35 g/mol ^[1]
Predicted LogP	4.1 ^[1]

Structural Identifiers []
Molecular formula	C₁₇H₂₁N ^[1]
IUPAC name	N-benzyl-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine ^[1]
SMILES	CC(CC1=CC=CC=C1)N(C)CC2=CC=CC=C2 ^[1]
InChI	InChI=1S/C17H21N/c1-15(13-16-9-5-3-6-10-16)18(2)14-17-11-7-4-8-12-17/h3-12,15H,13-14H2,1-2H3 ^[1]
InChIKey	YXKTVDFXDRQTKV-UHFFFAOYSA-N ^[1]

Benzphetamine

Benzphetamine (also known as Benzphetamine, benzphetamine, Benzfetamine, Benzphetaminw, N,α-Dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)benzeneethanamine, Benzeneethanamine, N,α-dimethyl-N-(phenylmethyl)-, N-Benzyl-N-methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanamine #, C07538, D07514 or N-benzyl-n,α-dimethylphenethylamine) is a prodrug and stimulant substance of the amphetamine class.

Chemistry

Salts []

Benzphetamine is typically found in the form of its hydrochloride salt.

Stereochemistry []

Benzphetamine is a racemic mixture of the enantiomers

Stereoisomers
(R)-Benzphetamine (S)-Benzphetamine

Pharmacology

Benzphetamine acts as a prodrug for:

Active metabolites []
Dextromethamphetamine Dextroamphetamine

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

External links []

References []

National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 2341, Benzphetamine. Accessed July 19, 2025. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2341
U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Benzphetamine. UNII: QZH832I91B. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed July 19, 2025. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/QZH832I91B

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