Background:

(±)-Amphetamine-d₅(hydrochloride) (CRM) is a certified reference material intended for use as an internal standard for the quantification of amphetamine by GC- or LC-MS. Amphetamine is categorized as an amphetamine.¹It is a psychotropic compound that is abused recreationally.²Amphetamine is regulated as a Schedule II compound in the United States. (±)-Amphetamine-d₅(hydrochloride) (CRM) is provided as a DEA exempt preparation. This product is intended for research and forensic applications.

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