Ecstasy: 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)

Acta Crystallogr C. 1998 Feb 15:54 ( Pt 2):229-31. doi: 10.1107/s0108270197012390.

Abstract

The crystal structure of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine [systematic name: N-methyl-1-[3,4-(methylenedioxy) phenyl]-2-aminopropane] hydrochloride, C11H15NO2.HCl, also known as 'ecstasy' or MDMA, has been determined by X-ray diffraction.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization
  • Crystallography, X-Ray
  • Hallucinogens / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / chemistry*

Substances

  • Hallucinogens
  • N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine