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Di-(<i>β</i>-Phenylisopropyl)amine in Illicit Amphetamine

Journal of Forensic SciencesPublished 1 April 1985
H. Huizer, Helmut Brussee, AJ Poortman-van der Meer
Citations23
SJR quartileQ2
SJR score0.62
SNIP1.10

TL;DR

Di-(β-phenylisopropyl)amine formation during the Leuckart synthesis is discussed; the role of the compound in the comparison of illicit amphetamine samples is discussed.

Abstract

Abstract Illicit amphetamine samples frequently contain di-(β-phenylisopropyl)amine as a main impurity. Its formation during the Leuckart synthesis is discussed. A method for synthesis is given. Special attention is given to its stereoisomerism. Analytical data are presented; the role of the compound in the comparison of illicit amphetamine samples is discussed.

Keywords

NeurosciencePharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics