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toc = = =__** Methylphenidate (Ritalin) **__= By: Taylor Formula: C14H19NO2 = __ Basic Properties __ =
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 * Molar Mass -** 233.3 g/mol
 * Melting Point -** 224-226 degrees Celsius
 * Boiling Point -** 135-137 degrees Celsius
 * Percent Composition by mass -** C (72.07%) H (8.21%) N (6.00%) O (13.72%)
 * Percent Composition by number- ** C (38.89%) H (52.78%) N (2.78%) O (5.56%)
 * Type of Bonding- ** Covalent bonds between all of the atoms. There are four double bonds, three are between carbons and one is between one carbon and one oxygen.

=__** Uses and **__=

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a stimulant used to treat children with ADHD and narcolepsy. Ritalin stimulates the brain and central nervous systems to slow down hyperactive children and improve their ability to concentrate. Ritalin is often abused especially by teens because of the raise in prescriptions each year. Long term therapy is not recommended for Ritalin because of suppression of growth occurs in children that were on stimulents for a long period of time. Ritalin is not for children under six years of age. Unfortunately there are many harmful side affects to this drug which is why more and more patients switch over to medical alternatives each year.

= = =__** Other Info **__= The density in natural state for this compound is unknown.



=**__ Chemical Properties/ Reaction Tendencies __**= The chemical properties for this drug of course include the chemical compound, MPH, (methylphenidate). The molecular formula for MPH, C14H19NO2, indicate that the chemical compound consists of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen. MPH is a Piperidine compound and the finished compound that makes up MPH is a white odorless solid as a crystalline powder. Patients risk numerous reactions to this drug such as hyperactivity, insomnia, blurred vision, hypertension, nausea, rashes, akathisia and fever.

=__** Historical background/ Story of Discovery **__=

Methylphenidate (Ritalin) was first made in 1944 and patented in 1950. Ritalin is it's trademark name. This compound/drug was classified as a stimulant in 1954 and is a schedule II controlled substance. Ritalins origins began decades ago when research scientists began to experiment with a drug using natural stimulants including epherdrine and caffeine. It was first tested on lab rats and studies revealed that the rats were more focused and easier to manage. Therefore by 1950 Ritalin was introduced as a treatment for Mohr's Syndrome and would later become used for the treatment of ADHD and narcolepsy.

=__** Where Is It Found? How Is It Obtained? **__=

Methylphenidate is not found in nature. *No internet info on how it is obtained or found.

__**Works Cited**__
1. http://web1.caryacademy.org/facultywebs/gray_rushin/StudentProjects/CompoundWebSites/2000/Ritalin/history.html 2. http://www.nootropics.com/methylphenidate/index.html (photo of ritalin) 3. http://scholarspace.jccc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1021&context=honors_journal&sei-redir=1&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com 4. http://resources.fadavis.com/pederson-pocket_psych/Psychotropic_Drugs/methylphenidate.cfm?title=methylphenidate%20(Ritalin)