Methylphenidate and its hydrochloride

Synonym

Methylphenidate hydrochloride; Methylphenidate HCl; Centedrine; Ritalin hydrochloride; Centedrin

Occurrence/Use

Drug (psycho-stimulant)

Date Added

12/22/2015

Methylphenidate

Proposition 65

Chemical Status

Cancer:	Considered, but not listed

Comments

The CAS number for methylphenidate is 113-45-1; the CAS number for methylphenidate hydrochloride is 298-59-9.

Public notices related to this chemical:

Prioritization: 27 Chemicals Identified for Consultation with the Proposition 65 Carcinogen Identification Committee
Lovastatin, Phenelzine and its acid salts, Styrene, Tetrachlorvinphos, Methylphenidate and its hydrochloride: Final Data Summaries
Final Data Summaries and Priorities for Chemicals to be Evaluated by CIC
Availability of Draft Data Summaries and Draft Priorities for Chemicals With Respect to Their Potential to Cause Cancer

Meetings:

September 21 and 22, 2010 Meeting of the Carcinogen Identification Committee