The molecule is dextroamphetamine in which the the hydrogens attached to the amino group are substituted by a methyl and a benzyl group. A sympathomimetic agent with properties similar to dextroamphetamine, it is used as its hydrochloride salt in the treatment of obesity. It has a role as a sympathomimetic agent, a dopamine uptake inhibitor, an appetite depressant and an adrenergic uptake inhibitor. It is a tertiary amine and a member of amphetamines.
(2S)-N-benzyl-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine