3-fluoroamphetamine

3-Fluoroamphetamine (3-FA; PAL-353) is a stimulant drug from the amphetamine family which acts as a monoamine releaser with similar potency to methamphetamine but more selectivity for dopamine and norepinephrine release over serotonin. It is self-administered by mice to a similar extent to related drugs such as 4-fluoroamphetamine and 3-methylamphetamine.

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Vinony files it under 3-Fluorophenyl compounds, Chemical pages without DrugBank identifier and Designer drugs.

Its subject is documented across 4 Wikipedia language editions.

Chemical data

Formula: C9H12FN
Molecular weight: 153.2 g/mol
IUPAC name: 1-(3-fluorophenyl)propan-2-amine
SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)F)N
InChIKey: PIOCLGPCMNPZFT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
XLogP: 1.8
Polar surface area: 26 Å²
H-bond donors: 1
H-bond acceptors: 2
Formal charge: 0

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Wikidata facts

Subclass of: chemical compound
Mass: 153.095

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chemical formula: C₉H₁₂FN
canonical SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=CC=C1)F)N
Commons category: 3-Fluoroamphetamine

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3-Fluoroamphetamine has been used as a designer drug in several studies to mimic the effects of illegal amphetamines. It has also appeared on the drug market for recreational use as an amphetamine alternative, as was reported in January 2009 to the European Early Warning System by Belgium. Little is known about the exact history of this compound.

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