Parachloroamphetamine

Preferred Label : Parachloroamphetamine;

NCIt synonyms : p-Chloroamphetamine; 4-Chloroamphetamine; alpha-Methyl-p-chlorophenethylamine; PCA; Para-Chloroamphetamine;

NCIt definition : A chlorinated neurotoxic derivative of amphetamine. Although the exact mechanism of action has yet to be fully elucidated, parachloroamphetamine (PCA) neurotoxicity appears to be the result of unrestrained release of both serotonin and dopamine; PCA is used by researchers to selectively kill serotonergic neurons.;

CAS number : 64-12-0;

NSC code : 287208;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044704;

Details

Origin ID

C28175;

UMLS CUI

C0030131;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- p-Chloroamphetamine [MeSH concept]
- p-chloroamphetamine [MeSH Descriptor]
False automatic mappings
- Amyloidosis, primary localized cutaneous, 1 [OMIM Phenotype]
- Posterior cortical atrophy [ORDO Disease]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- p-Chloroamphetamine [MeSH concept]
- p-chloroamphetamine [MeSH Descriptor]

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