Organic impurity profiling of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) synthesised from catechol

Highlights • Safrole and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine were synthesised from catechol. • The organic impurity profile of MDMA synthesised from catechol has been examined. • Organic impurities in MDMA made from catechol indicated synthetic safrole was used. • The impurities indicated which synthe...

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Published in:Forensic science international 2015-03, Vol.248, p.140-147
Main Authors: Heather, Erin, Shimmon, Ronald, McDonagh, Andrew M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3,4-Methylendioxymethamphetamine
Acquisitions & mergers
Aqueous solutions
Catechol
Catechols - chemistry
Chemical profiling
Chemical synthesis
Chromatography, Gas
Drug Contamination
Forensic science
Forensic sciences
Forensic Toxicology
Illicit drugs
Impurities
Isomerization
Laboratories
Magnesium
MDMA
Methods
N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine - chemical synthesis
NMR
Nuclear magnetic resonance
Oxidation
Pathology
Peracids
Safrole
Safrole - chemistry
Sodium
Solvents
Street Drugs - chemical synthesis
Synthesis
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Summary:Highlights • Safrole and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine were synthesised from catechol. • The organic impurity profile of MDMA synthesised from catechol has been examined. • Organic impurities in MDMA made from catechol indicated synthetic safrole was used. • The impurities indicated which synthetic routes were utilised.
ISSN:0379-0738
1872-6283
DOI:10.1016/j.forsciint.2014.12.021