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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 acetate bound to R<sub>β</sub> of its structure.  
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===