Clobenzorex

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Clobenzorex
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Other namesN-(2-chlorobenzyl)amphetamine
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  • N-(2-chlorobenzyl)-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
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Formula C16H18ClN
Molar mass 259.78 g·mol−1
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  • Clc1ccccc1CNC(C)Cc2ccccc2
  • InChI=1S/C16H18ClN/c1-13(11-14-7-3-2-4-8-14)18-12-15-9-5-6-10-16(15)17/h2-10,13,18H,11-12H2,1H3 Yes check.svgY
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Clobenzorex (Asenlix, Dinintel, Finedal, Rexigen) is a stimulant drug of the amphetamine chemical class used as an appetite suppressant. [3] The drug is legally distributed in Mexico under the trade name Asenlix by Aventis.

Contents

Chemically, clobenzorex is an N-substituted amphetamine prodrug that is metabolized primarily into 4-hydroxyclobenzorex after ingestion; however, small amounts are also metabolized into dextroamphetamine. [4] In commercial production, clobenzorex is supplied as the hydrochloride salt in green-tinted capsules. The drug gained use as a prescription anorectic in the 1970s.

Chemistry

Synthesis

Thieme Synthesis: Patent: Radiolabelled: Clobenzorex synthesis.svg
Thieme Synthesis: Patent: Radiolabelled:

Condensation between amphetamine (1) and 2-chlorobenzaldehyde (2) gives a Schiff-base, CID:135056236 (3). Subsequent reduction with sodium borohydride completed the synthesis of clobenzorex (4).

Apparently, also made from the acid chloride, and reduction of the amide with lithium aluminium anhydride.[ citation needed ]

Detection in urine

Clobenzorex can be detected in urine, which can cause false positives for workplace drug screening. [8] It is one of many drugs that can cause false positives for amphetamine urine drug screening. [9] It may be differentiated from amphetamine use through testing for metabolites such as 4-hydroxyclobenzorex [10] or enantiomeric analysis. [8]

Society and culture

In Canada, Clobenzorex is not specifically listed in the CDSA, however due to structural similarities with norbenzphetamine, it is a schedule I under item 19(17).[ citation needed ]

In the UK it's a controlled drug (class B). [11] In Brazil it's a controlled prohibited psychotropic (class A3). [12]

The substance is not scheduled in the United States and is unaffected by the Federal Analogue Act as a derivative of Benzphetamine. [13]

Clobenzorex is not controlled within the United States or subject to import controls. Importation of clobenzorex for personal use is lawful provided that is for use to treat a condition with no approved medications, unlawful marketing is not occurring in the U.S, not deemed hazardous to health for the treating the condition, and is verified as a continuation of a treatment plan that began in a foreign country. [14]

Recreational use

The use of clobenzorex is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency for use during sports competitions. [15]

See also

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