(αR,2R)-rel-α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetic acid, ethyl ester, monohydrochloride
\nMethylphenidate (a.k.a., Ritalin) is a schedule II drug in the United States commonly used as a psychostimulant for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Upon ingestion, methylphenidate is predominantly stereoselectively deesterified to the inactive metabolite ritalinic acid.{22009} (±)-threo-Ethylphenidate (hydrochloride) (Item No. 13896) is an analytical reference standard categorized as a phenethylamine. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.
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