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Amphetamine Chemical Structure

From Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D., About.com

Amphetamine is 1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

Amphetamine is 1-phenylpropan-2-amine. Amphetamines are drugs that increase levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine in the brain. They are commonly used as stimulants and appetite suppressants.

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