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Is Fenmetramide vegetarian?

Fenmetramide

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Fenmetramide is a synthetic organic compound that was patented as an antidepressant in the 1960s but was never marketed. It is the 5-ketone derivative of phenmetrazine.

Also known as 3-Morpholinone, 5-methyl-6-phenyl-
INCI name Fenmetramide
CAS number 5588-29-4
CosIng ID 81916
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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