Amphetamine from PPA (not from p2np)

[thexer]

Is it possible?
SWIM can't find nitroethane in the chemical shops..

[sineP]

One might use RP/I on PPA like one would on ephedrine. The obtained product would be Ampetamine instead of Methamphetamine of course.
Anyhow i think this should be moved to the chemistry forums where it belongs.

[sneaker.tweaker]

With RP/I wouldn't the result be dextro isomer only?

[HorseBucket]

Can d-amphetamine be converted into l-methamphetamine? Is d-methamphetamine less psychoactive than its levo counterpart?

[Dexyfiend]

^^^ Why would you want to turn d-amphetamine into l-methamphetamine??? I'm not sure if it can even be done but d (the dextro isomer of amphetamine) is what u want as it's way more psychoactive

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[Hollow Hippie]

Considering L-methamphetamine is OTC, I would think it wouldn't be the psychoactive one. And no you can't easily convert levo to dextro.

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[HorseBucket]

Does the same go for amphetamine? Is d amphetamine the more active stereomer?

[Hollow Hippie]

Yes, dextro for amphetamine, methamphetamine, etc. The dextro exhibits more dopamine stimulation. Levo is the more physical one raising heart rate, blood pressure with little euphoria cause little dopamine. Though a racemic mix of dextro and levo apparently is an easier crash.

[yolbit]

I was wondering if you can make amphetamine from PPA/I2/H3PO3?

[HorseBucket]

Originally Posted by yolbit

I was wondering if you can make amphetamine from PPA/I2/H3PO3?

Yep. RP/H3PO3 are catalysts and if swims not mistaken they can be used interchangeably.