ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 12

Di-(β-Phenylisopropyl)amine in Illicit Amphetamine
Poortman-van der Meer, AJ
Chemist and head of drug investigation section and laboratory assistant, Drug Investigation Section, Forensic Science Laboratory of the Ministery of Justice,

Brussee, H
Chemist, Subfaculty of Pharmacy, University of Leiden,

Huizer, H
Chemist and head of drug investigation section and laboratory assistant, Drug Investigation Section, Forensic Science Laboratory of the Ministery of Justice,

(Received 3 April 1984; accepted 10 September 1984)

Abstract

Illicit amphetamine samples frequently contain di-(β-phenylisopropyl)amine as a main impurity. Its formation during the Leuckart synthesis is discussed. A method for synthesis is given. Special attention is given to its stereoisomerism. Analytical data are presented; the role of the compound in the comparison of illicit amphetamine samples is discussed.

Keywords:
toxicology, amphetamine, di(β-phenylisopropyl)amine, impurities in illicit amphetamine, narcotics

Paper ID: JFS11822J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11822J
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