Crystal Meth—-Chemical Equation?

Published July 5, 2010

Question by Gabriel T: Crystal Meth—-Chemical equation?
Is there a chemical equation in this drug? not the formula, the equation.

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Answer by bharat a
Methamphetamine (C10H15N) or chrystal meth as is most commmonly known, is an intensive psychostimulant and belongs in the family of drugs known as amphetamines.There are two forms of methamphetamine, the D-form and the L-form. The D-form is the drug known as “speed” whereas the L form of the drug is a decongestant used in the U.S Vicks inhaler. Its pharmaceutical form Desoxyn is used to treat narcolepsy, ADD/ADHD and exogenous obesity. The drug works directly on the brain and spinal cord by interfering with normal neurotransmission with the main neurotransmitter to be affected being dopamine

C6H5-(CHOH)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + HI =====> C6H5-(CHI)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + H2O

C6H5-(CHI)-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + HI =====> C6H5-CH2-CH(NHCH3)-CH3 + I2

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