Phenethylamine
Chemical compound
Phenethylamine, also known as β-phenylethylamine and 2-phenylethan-1-amine, is an organic compound, natural monoamine alkaloid, and trace amine which acts as a central nervous system stimulant in humans.
Formula: C8H11N
Molar mass: 121.18 g/mol
Biological half-life: Exogenous: 5–10 minutes; Endogenous: ~30 seconds
Melting point: −60 °C (−76 °F)
Precursor: L-Phenylalanine
Receptors: Varies greatly across species; Human receptors: hTAAR1 and hTAAR2
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