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Methylphenidate is a synthetic molecule of the [[substituted phenethylamine]] and [[substituted phenidate]] classes. It contains a phenethylamine core featuring a phenyl ring bound to an amino (-NH<sub>2</sub>) group through an ethyl chain. | Methylphenidate is a synthetic molecule of the [[substituted phenethylamine]] and [[substituted phenidate]] classes. It contains a phenethylamine core featuring a phenyl ring bound to an amino (-NH<sub>2</sub>) group through an ethyl chain. | ||
It is structurally similar to [[amphetamine]], featuring a substitution at R<sub>α</sub> which is incorporated into a [[piperidine]] ring ending at the terminal amine of the phenethylamine chain. Additionally, it contains a methyl | It is structurally similar to [[amphetamine]], featuring a substitution at R<sub>α</sub> which is incorporated into a [[piperidine]] ring ending at the terminal amine of the phenethylamine chain. Additionally, it contains a methyl carboxylate bound to R<sub>β</sub> of its structure. | ||
===Dexmethylphenidate=== | ===Dexmethylphenidate=== | ||
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*'''Austria''': Methylphenidate is legal for medical use under the AMG (Arzneimittelgesetz Österreich) and illegal when sold or possessed without a prescription under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich).{{citation needed}} | *'''Austria''': Methylphenidate is legal for medical use under the AMG (Arzneimittelgesetz Österreich) and illegal when sold or possessed without a prescription under the SMG (Suchtmittelgesetz Österreich).{{citation needed}} | ||
*'''Canada''': Methylphenidate is listed in Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (along with LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, and mescaline).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/page-32.html#h-28|title=SCHEDULE III|publisher=Department of Justice|access-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416090043/http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/page-32.html#h-28|archive-date=April 16, 2011}}</ref> It is illegal to possess without a prescription pursuant to Part G (section G.01.002) of the Food and Drug Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. | *'''Canada''': Methylphenidate is listed in Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (along with LSD, psychedelic mushrooms, and mescaline).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/page-32.html#h-28|title=SCHEDULE III|publisher=Department of Justice|access-date=December 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110416090043/http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/page-32.html#h-28|archive-date=April 16, 2011}}</ref> It is illegal to possess without a prescription pursuant to Part G (section G.01.002) of the Food and Drug Regulations under the Food and Drugs Act. | ||
*'''France''': Methylphenidate is scheduled as a "stupéfiant", i.e. a recognized drug of abuse. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form.<ref>{{Citation | title=Arrêté du 22 février 1990 fixant la liste des substances classées comme stupéfiants | url=https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/id/JORFTEXT000000533085/2020-11-20/}}</ref> | |||
*'''Germany''': Methylphenidate is a controlled substance under Anlage III of the BtMG. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form.<ref>{{Citation | title=Anlage III BtMG - Einzelnorm | url=http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/anlage_iii.html}}</ref> | *'''Germany''': Methylphenidate is a controlled substance under Anlage III of the BtMG. It can only be prescribed on a narcotic prescription form.<ref>{{Citation | title=Anlage III BtMG - Einzelnorm | url=http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/btmg_1981/anlage_iii.html}}</ref> | ||
*'''New Zealand''': Methylphenidate is a 'Class B2 controlled substance'. Unlawful possession is punishable by six-month prison sentence and the distribution of it is punishable by a 14-year sentence.{{citation needed}} | *'''New Zealand''': Methylphenidate is a 'Class B2 controlled substance'. Unlawful possession is punishable by six-month prison sentence and the distribution of it is punishable by a 14-year sentence.{{citation needed}} | ||