Introduction to Methamphetamine/ Discovery and Early Usage/ World War II/ 1950’s to Today/ Meth’s affect on History/ How it is Made/ Reference
Nagai Nagayoshi (1844-1929)
1887- The related compound, amphetamine, is synthesized by Lazar Edeleanu in Germany.
1893- Nagayoshi succeeds in synthesizing methamphetamine from ephedrine in Japan.
1919- Akira Ogata is able to create methamphetamine into a crystallized form.
1928- US Company (Smith, Kline and French) releases Benzedrine inhalers, containing methamphetamine.
1937- Amphetamine is available in tablet-form by prescription.