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Etolorex is an
anorectic An anorectic or anorexic is a drug which reduces appetite, resulting in lower food consumption, leading to weight loss. By contrast, an appetite stimulant is referred to as orexigenic. The term is (from the Greek ''ἀν-'' (an-) = "without" ...
of the
amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
class. It was never marketed.


Synthesis

Made by the reaction of chlorphentermine with
2-Chloroethanol 2-Chloroethanol (also called ethylene chlorohydrin or glycol chlorohydrin) is an organic chemical compound with the chemical formula HOCH2CH2Cl and the ''simplest'' beta-halohydrin (chlorohydrin). This colorless liquid has a pleasant ether-like od ...
.


See also

* 3,4-Dichloroamphetamine * Cericlamine * Chlorphentermine * Cloforex * Clortermine * Methylenedioxyphentermine *
Phentermine Phentermine ( phenyl- tertiary-butyl amine), with several brand names including Ionamin and Sentis, is a medication used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity. It is taken by mouth for up to a few weeks at a time, after which the ben ...


References

Primary alcohols Substituted amphetamines Anorectics Chloroarenes Monoamine releasing agents Abandoned drugs {{nervous-system-drug-stub