Journal of Analytical Toxicology 1998-01-01

Identification of new urinary metabolites of famprofazone in humans.

H S Shin, B B Park, S N Choi, J J Oh, C P Hong, H Ryu

Index: J. Anal. Toxicol. 22(1) , 55-60, (1998)

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Abstract

Urinary metabolites of famprofazone following oral administration in humans were identified by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry with electron impact-ionization and comparison with the spectra and retention times of authentic standards. The metabolites were determined following selective derivatization with N-methyl-bis-trifluoroacetamide (MBTFA) and N-methyl-N-trimethyl silyl trifluoroacetamide (MSTFA). Famprofazone was rapidly and extensively metabolized by N-dealkylation, beta-hydroxylation, and p-hydroxylation. The major metabolite, representing approximately 15% of the dose, was methamphetamine. The other metabolites, which were present in minor amounts, were amphetamine, norephedrine, norpseudoephedrine, ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, p-hydroxyamphetamine, p-hydroxymethamphetamine, and p-hydroxydemethyl famprofazone.