Cathine



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Cathine
Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-amino-1-phenyl-propan-1-ol
Identifiers
CAS number 492-39-7
ATC code A08AA07
PubChem 441457
Chemical data
O 
Mol. mass 151.206
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Metabolism  ?
Half life  ?
Excretion  ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status

Schedule IV(US)

Routes Chewing Catha edulis leaves.


Cathine (β-hydroxyalkaloid found in the shrub Catha edulis (khat).

Pharmacology

Closely related to ephedrine, decongestant which is possibly associated with an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Regulation

The World Anti-Doping Agency's list of prohibited substances (used for the Olympic Games among other athletic events) bars cathine in concentrations of over 5 micrograms per milliliter in urine. Cathine is a Schedule III drug under the controlled substance.

 

In Hong Kong, Cathine is regulated under Schedule 1 of Hong Kong's Chapter 134 Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. It can only be used legally by health professionals and for university research purporses. The substance can be given by pharmacists under a prescription. Anyone who supplies the substance without prescription can be fined $10000(HKD). The penalty for trafficking or manufacturing the substance is a $5,000,000 (HKD) fine and life imprisonment. Possession of the substance for consumption without license from the Department of Health is illegal with a $1,000,000 (HKD) fine and/or 7 years of jail time.

References

  1. ^ List of pychotropic substances under international control (pdf)

See also

v • d • e
Xylopropamine
v • d • e
Antiobesity preparations (Orlistat
 
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