D. Nichols, L. J. Kostuba
Oct 1, 1979
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Journal of medicinal chemistry
Abstract
The compounds 1-(2-methyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-aminopropane and 1-(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-aminopropane were synthesized and evaluated for pharmacologic effects in mice. These can be viewed as analogues of the known psychotomimetic agent 3,4-(methylenedioxy)amphetamine (MDA). Their hydrochloride salts were compared with MDA for their ability to increase spontaneous motor activity and to elicit behavioral effects. The former compounds was MDA-like in action, while the latter was not. The results suggest that one face of the molecule must be free of steric bulk to possess activity.