N-Methyl-3 (definition)

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ψ	N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine

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Definition: An N-substituted amphetamine analog. It is a widely abused drug classified as a hallucinogen and causes marked, long-lasting changes in brain serotonergic systems. It is commonly referred to as MDMA or ecstasy.

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Pharmacological Action Serotonin Agents; Adrenergic Uptake Inhibitors; Hallucinogens

Other names N Methyl 3,4 methylenedioxyamphetamine Hydrochlori; N Methyl 3,4 methylenedioxyamphetamine; Hydrochloride, N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetam; N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine Hydrochlori; Ecstasy (Drug); Methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source	Drugs*
6-(N-acetylcystein-S-yl)-2,4,5-trihydroxymethamphetamine	0	Acetylcysteine/analogs & derivatives N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine/analogs & derivatives.	Chem Res Toxicol 2011 Jun 20;24(6):968-78

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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