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Ecstasy: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

Bruce H. Morimoto, Scott Lovell, Bart Kahr

Acta Crystallographica Section C Crystal Structure Communications February 15, 1998 DOI: 10.1107/s0108270197012390 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Crystallographic study Peer reviewed
Topics MDMA
Keywords Hallucinogen Designer drug Pharmacology
Citations 20
Key points The crystal structure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine hydrochloride has been determined by X-ray diffraction.

Abstract

The crystal structure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [systematic name: N-methyl-1-[3,4-(methylenedioxy) phenyl]-2-aminopropane] hydrochloride, C11H15NO2.HCl, also known as 'ecstasy' or MDMA, has been determined by X-ray diffraction.

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