Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (CAS 298-59-9), a stimulant API controlled under Schedule II of the UN 1971 Convention. Supplied by Zyntex exclusively to licensed pharmaceutical companies with valid quotas and import and export permits.
Description
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Product Overview
Methylphenidate hydrochloride (C14H19NO2·HCl) is a white crystalline powder that is freely soluble in water. The commercial API is the racemic threo form; the single enantiomer dexmethylphenidate is used in some products.
Licensed pharmaceutical companies use it in immediate-release and extended-release tablets and capsules used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Methylphenidate is listed in Schedule II of the UN Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971, one of the strictest control levels, with annual national quotas, import and export authorizations and detailed reporting.
Zyntex does not sell methylphenidate to individuals or unlicensed companies, and every supply is documented according to the applicable regulations. Other neurology APIs in our range include Memantine Hydrochloride and Levetiracetam.
Key Applications of Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
Main application areas:
💊 Tablets
API for licensed immediate- and extended-release tablets.
💊 Capsules
API for licensed modified-release capsules.
🔬 Reference Standards
Material for authorized analytical laboratories.
📋 Regulated Supply
Supply only within national quotas and permits.
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Standard Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Methylphenidate Hydrochloride |
| CAS Number | 298-59-9 |
| Molecular Formula / Weight | C14H19NO2·HCl / 269.77 g/mol |
| Assay / Purity | Min 99.0% (Pharma Grade) |
| Regulatory Status | UN 1971 Convention, Schedule II (controlled substance) |
| Documents | CoA, SDS and permit documentation |
⚠️ Safety & Handling: Potent psychotropic substance. Handle only in authorized facilities with access control, contained handling, gloves, eye protection and respiratory protection. Store locked and in accordance with national regulations for controlled substances. Always consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for full classification and handling instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is methylphenidate subject to quotas?
As a Schedule II psychotropic substance, national authorities set annual estimates and require import and export authorizations for every shipment.
Can methylphenidate be purchased without a license?
No. Supply is only possible to companies with valid licenses and authorizations for this substance.
How can licensed companies request a quotation?
Send your request through our contact page together with copies of your valid licenses, quota confirmation and the import authorization from your national authority. Requests without these documents cannot be processed.
