Methylphenidate

CHEBI:CHEBI_6887

Definition

A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of the two threo isomers of methyl phenyl(piperidin-2-yl)acetate. A central stimulant and indirect-acting sympathomimetic, is used (generally as the hydrochloride salt) in the treatment of hyperactivity disorders in children and for the treatment of narcolepsy.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C14H19NO2
Molecular Mass
233.307
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • Daytrana
  • dl-threo-methylphenidate
  • methyl rac-threo-alpha-phenyl-alpha-2-piperidinylacetate
  • methyl rac-threo-phenidylacetate
  • methylphenidan
  • methylphenidate
  • methylphenidatum
  • metilfenidato
  • rac-methyl (2R)-phenyl[(2R)-piperidin-2-yl]acetate
  • rac-threo-alpha-phenyl-2-piperidineacetic acid methyl ester
  • rac-threo-methyl alpha-phenyl-alpha-(2-piperidyl)acetate
  • threo-(+-)-methylphenidate

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
6901
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Methylphenidate

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