What Is Amphetamine?
Amphetamine is a chemical compound with the chemical formula C9H13N. Its molecular weight is 135.2084.
Amphetamine, also known as benzedrine, is a colorless liquid at room temperature with a characteristic amine odor in its base form. It is insoluble in water but soluble in ether and ethyl alcohol. Amphetamine sulfate, a common salt form of the drug, appears as a white crystalline substance and is highly soluble in water.
Uses of Amphetamine
Clinically, amphetamine is often administered in the form of its sulfate or phosphate salts. It primarily acts as an indirect adrenergic agonist, stimulating the release of neurotransmitters.
Amphetamine is indicated for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy.