Octodrine

Octodrine

Salts []
Octodrine phosphate

Octodrine hydrochloride

Molecular structure via molpic based on CDK

Rotamer []

Conformer structure via 3Dmol.js

Physical properties []
Molecular mass	129.24 g/mol ^[1]
Predicted LogP	2.3 ^[1]

Structural Identifiers []
Molecular formula	C₈H₁₉N ^[1]
IUPAC name	6-methylheptan-2-amine ^[1]
SMILES	CC(C)CCCC(C)N ^[1]
InChI	InChI=1S/C8H19N/c1-7(2)5-4-6-8(3)9/h7-8H,4-6,9H2,1-3H3 ^[1]
InChIKey	QNIVIMYXGGFTAK-UHFFFAOYSA-N ^[1]

Octodrine (also known as 2-Amino-6-methylheptane, 1,5-Dimethylhexylamine, 6-Methyl-2-heptylamine, Octodrina, Octodrinum, Ottodrina, SK&F 51, Hexylamine, 1,5-dimethyl-, SKF-51 or SK&F-51) is a sympathomimetic and stimulant substance of the amine class.

Chemistry

Salts []

Octodrine is typically found in the form of its phosphate and hydrochloride salts.

Stereochemistry []

Octodrine is a racemic mixture of the enantiomers.

Stereoisomerism
(S)-Octodrine (R)-Octodrine
Stereoisomer enumberation with rdkit

Subjective effects []

class / Sympathomimetic Stimulant

Physical effects
Abnormal heartbeat Appetite suppression Dehydration Dry mouth Increased blood pressure Increased heart rate Increased libido Restless legs Shakiness Stamina enhancement Stimulation Teeth grinding Vasoconstriction

Cognitive effects
Analysis enhancement Cognitive euphoria Compulsive redosing Disinhibition Ego inflation Focus enhancement Increased music appreciation Mania Motivation enhancement Suggestibility suppression Thought acceleration Wakefulness

Legal status []

United States: Octodrine is a Unapproved drug; use in dietary supplements, food, or medicine is unlawful.{-{dead link|date=May 2025|bot=medic}-}{-{cbignore|bot=medic}-} substance.^[3]

External links []

References []

National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 10982, Octodrine. Accessed August 22, 2026. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/10982
U.S. Food and Drug Administration; National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. Octodrine. UNII: 3GQ9E911BI. Global Substance Registration System. Accessed August 22, 2026. https://gsrs.ncats.nih.gov/ginas/app/beta/substances/3GQ9E911BI
DMHA in Dietary Supplements. March 6, 2023. Accessed August 22, 2026. https://www.fda.gov/food/dietary-supplement-ingredient-directory/dmha-dietary-supplements

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