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Clobenzorex

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Clobenzorex
Clinical data
Other namesN-(2-chlorobenzyl)amphetamine
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administration		Oral
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Identifiers
  • N-(2-chlorobenzyl)-1-phenylpropan-2-amine
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC16H18ClN
Molar mass259.78 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • Clc1ccccc1CNC(C)Cc2ccccc2
  • InChI=1S/C16H18ClN/c1-13(11-14-7-3-2-4-8-14)18-12-15-9-5-6-10-16(15)17/h2-10,13,18H,11-12H2,1H3 checkY
  • Key:LRXXRIXDSAEIOR-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
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Clobenzorex (marketed by Aventis as Asenlix) is an N-substituted amphetamine stimulant drug legally distributed in Mexico. The substance is primarily metabolized into 4-hydroxyclobenzorex upon ingestion, with small amounts converting into dextroamphetamine.[2][3]. Internationally, clobenzorex is sold under such trade names as Dinintel, Finedal, Rexigen, and Itravil, having gained popularity prescription apetite suppresant since the 1970s.

In commercial production, clobenzorex is supplied as the hydrochloride salt in green-tinted capsules.

Chemistry

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Synthesis

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Thieme Synthesis:[4] Patent:[5] Radiolabelled:[6]

Condensation between amphetamine (1) and 2-chlorobenzaldehyde (2) gives a Schiff-base, CID:135056236 (3). Subsequent reduction with sodium borohydride completed the synthesis of clobenzorex (4).

Detection in urine

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Clobenzorex can be detected in urine, which can cause false positives for workplace drug screening.[7] It is one of many drugs that can cause false positives for amphetamine urine drug screening.[8] It may be differentiated from amphetamine use through testing for metabolites such as 4-hydroxyclobenzorex[9] or enantiomeric analysis.[7]

Society and culture

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In Canada, Clobenzorex is not specifically listed in the CDSA.

In the UK it is a controlled drug (class B).[10] In Brazil it's a controlled prohibited psychotropic (class A3).[11]

The substance is not scheduled in the United States and is unaffected by the Federal Analogue Act as a derivative of Benzphetamine. Clobenzorex is legal in the United States of America. [12]

Clobenzorex is not controlled within the United States or subject to import controls. Importation of clobenzorex for personal use is lawful provided that is for use to treat a condition with no approved medications, unlawful marketing is not occurring in the U.S, not deemed hazardous to health for the treating the condition, and is verified as a continuation of a treatment plan that began in a foreign country.[13]

Recreational use

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The use of clobenzorex is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency for use during sports competitions.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Anvisa (2023-07-24). "RDC Nº 804 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 804 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União (published 2023-07-25). Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. ^ Cody JT (2005). "Amphetamines: methods of forensic analysis.". In Smith F, Athanaselis SS (eds.). Handbook of Forensic Drug Analysis. Elsevier. pp. 357–451 (430). ISBN 978-0-08-047289-8. Amphetamine produced from the metabolism of clobenzorex has been shown to be the d-enantiomer only ...
  3. ^ Young R, Darmani NA, Elder EL, Dumas D, Glennon RA (February 1997). "Clobenzorex: evidence for amphetamine-like behavioral actions". Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior. 56 (2): 311–316. doi:10.1016/s0091-3057(96)00329-2. PMID 9050090. S2CID 37062225.
  4. ^ Boissier JR, Ratouis R, Dumont C (January 1966). "[New derivatives of phenylisopropylamine: synthesis and study of their anorexic activity]". Annales Pharmaceutiques Françaises (in French). 24 (1): 57–68. PMID 5910702.
  5. ^ GB 1123565, "New substituted benzylamines and their salts and process for preparation", issued 1968, assigned to Soc. Ind. Fabric. Antibiot. 
  6. ^ Lintermans J, Benakis A, Ratouis R (July 1970). "Synthèse du chlorhydrate de (+)-N-(o-chlorobenzyl) α-methyl phénéthylamine marqué en position 7 par 14C (chlorhydrate de clobenzorex)". Journal of Labelled Compounds. 6 (3): 289–297. doi:10.1002/jlcr.2590060310.
  7. ^ a b Houck MM (2018-01-02). Forensic Toxicology. Academic Press. pp. 245, 290. ISBN 978-0-12-800818-8.
  8. ^ Poag ME, Rubinstein M, Bernstein CA (2018-02-23). On Call Psychiatry E-Book: On Call Series. Elsevier Health Sciences. p. 304. ISBN 978-0-323-54721-5.
  9. ^ Cody JT, Valtier S (2001-04-01). "Amphetamine, Clobenzorex, and 4-Hydroxyclobenzorex Levels Following Multidose Administration of Clobenzorex". Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 25 (3): 158–165. doi:10.1093/jat/25.3.158. ISSN 0146-4760. PMID 11327347.
  10. ^ "Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (c. 38): SCHEDULE 2: Controlled Drugs". Office of Public Sector Information. Retrieved 15 June 2009.
  11. ^ Anvisa (2023-07-24). "RDC Nº 804 - Listas de Substâncias Entorpecentes, Psicotrópicas, Precursoras e Outras sob Controle Especial" [Collegiate Board Resolution No. 804 - Lists of Narcotic, Psychotropic, Precursor, and Other Substances under Special Control] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Diário Oficial da União (published 2023-07-25). Archived from the original on 2023-08-27. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
  12. ^ Boos T (April 6, 2023). "Clobenzorex Letter". Imgur. Archived from the original on July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Is it legal for me to personally import drugs?". FDA.gov. Food and Drug Administration. 28 June 2021. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  14. ^ "World Anti-Doping Code International Standard Prohibited List 2023" (PDF). World Anti-Doping Agency. September 2022.
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