Diphemethoxidine

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IUPAC_name = 2- [2- [diphenylmethyl] piperidin-1-yl)ethanol


CAS_number = 13862-07-2
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PubChem = 65607
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C=20|H=25|N=1|O=1
molecular_weight = 295.419 g/mol
smiles = C1CCN(C(C1)C(C2=CC=CC=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)CCO
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Diphemethoxidine is a stimulant drug which was used as an appetite suppressant, but produced side effects, notably insomnia, which limited its clinical use. [Isbell H, Chrusciel TS. Dependence Liability of Non-Narcotic Drugs. "Bulletin of the World Health Organisation" 1970; 43: Supplement.] [Stepanek J, Zolliker VR. Circulatory effects of the anorectic Diphemethoxidine compared with the effects of Amphetamine and Aminorex. "Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie". (German). 1971 Jun;191(2):376-99. PMID 5089225] [Stepanek J. Alteration of the acid-base equilibrium by the anorectic diphemethoxidine in comparison with the effect of amphetamine and aminorex. "Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie". (German). 1972 Sep;199(1):122-38. PMID 5072180]

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