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Structure-Activity Relationship (SAR) of the Phenethylamines: A ...

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Just Nine Little Carbons…<br />

2-Carbon<br />

Bridge<br />

Amine<br />

(Basic N)<br />

Aromatic<br />

Ring<br />

Phenethylamine Description<br />

• Alpha-methylphenethylamine<br />

• Amphetamine<br />

• Alpha-methylphenethylamine<br />

• 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane<br />

• Phenylisopropylamine<br />

Initial <strong>SAR</strong><br />

β <br />

α <br />

2-Phenethylamine<br />

Amphetamine<br />

• 2-Phenethylamine largely lacks CNS<br />

effects with systemic administration<br />

• Little difference in lipophilicity between <strong>the</strong><br />

two compounds<br />

• Both are capable <strong>of</strong> CNS penetration<br />

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