Bromantan

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bromantan
IUPAC name: N-(2-adamantil)-N-(para-bromophenyl)-amine
Synonyms:
Formula: C16H20BrN

 Uses: immunostimulant

 Properties: adamantane base

 Hazards: see side effects & drug interactions

Mass (g/mol): CAS #:
306.2 87913-26-6


Bromantan, N-(2-adamantil)-N-(para-bromophenyl)-amine is an immunostimulatory drug banned by the International Olympic Committee and other sports organizations. It was developed by the Soviet Union for the use by military troops and several Soviet athletes were banned from the Olympics at the Atlanta Games after having tested positive for bromantan.