Amphetamine Reference Standard (Tablets)

Amphetamine is a phenethylamine-class central nervous system stimulant first synthesized in the late 19th century and later characterized pharmacologically as a potent releaser of dopamine and norepinephrine. Phenethylamines Lab supplies amphetamine reference-standard tablets for licensed forensic, toxicological, and pharmacological research use only.

Pharmacological Classification

As a substituted phenethylamine, amphetamine acts primarily as a substrate-type releasing agent at the dopamine and norepinephrine transporters (DAT/NET). It serves as the parent structure for numerous derivatives studied in medicinal chemistry, including methamphetamine and various substituted analogues, making it a key reference point for structure-activity research across the phenethylamine class.

Research and Forensic Applications

Reference-grade amphetamine tablets are used in forensic toxicology to calibrate immunoassay and chromatographic detection methods, and in pharmacological research examining monoamine transporter kinetics. It is also a standard comparator compound in structure-activity relationship studies of stimulant phenethylamines.

Documentation and Handling

Each batch ships with certificate-of-analysis documentation confirming identity and potency. Because amphetamine is a controlled substance in nearly all jurisdictions, orders require valid proof of institutional or licensed research status prior to fulfillment.

Legal Status

Amphetamine is a Schedule II controlled substance under the US Controlled Substances Act and is comparably scheduled in most other countries. It is sold exclusively to licensed laboratories and researchers holding appropriate controlled-substance authorization — not for individual or unlicensed use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can order this product? Only licensed research institutions, forensic laboratories, or individuals with valid controlled-substance research authorization.

What documentation is provided? A certificate of analysis and chain-of-custody paperwork accompany every shipment.

Is this for human consumption? No. This listing is a reference/analytical standard for licensed laboratory use only.