β-Phenylmethamphetamine (''N'',α-dimethyl-β-phenyl-phenethylamine) is a potent and long lasting
stimulant
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drug
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.
Synthesis
1,1-Diphenylacetone is also used in the synthesis of
Diphenadione.
1,1-diphenylacetone synthesis:
See also
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3-Benzhydrylmorpholine
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3,3-Diphenylcyclobutanamine
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Desoxypipradrol
References
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Stimulants
Methamphetamines
Benzhydryl compounds