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Tryptamine

Synonym(s):2-(3-Indolyl)ethylamine;3-(2-Aminoethyl)indole

  • CAS NO.:61-54-1
  • Empirical Formula: C10H12N2
  • Molecular Weight: 160.22
  • MDL number: MFCD00005661
  • EINECS: 692-120-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-05-16 10:38:43
Tryptamine Structural Picture

What is Tryptamine?

Description

Tryptamine is an indole alkaloid and intermediate in the biosynthesis of serotonin and the phytohormone melatonin in plants. It increases the levels of the terpenoid indole alkaloids ajmalicine, strictosidine, and catharanthine in cultures of C. roseus. Tryptamine is also a product of tryptophan metabolism in mammals. Tryptamine derivatives have been synthetically produced as hallucinogenic drugs of abuse that act on the serotonergic system.

The Uses of Tryptamine

Tryptamine is a monoamine alkaloid found in plants. Tryptamine is commonly used in the preparation of biologically active compounds such as neurotransmitters and psychedelics.

What are the applications of Application

Tryptamine is a vasoactive, biogenic amine compound which may function as a neuromodulator

Properties of Tryptamine

Melting point: 113-116 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 137 °C/0.15 mmHg (lit.)
Density  0.9787 (rough estimate)
Flash point: 185 °C
storage temp.  2-8°C
solubility  water: soluble1g/L at 20°C
form  crystalline
color  white
Water Solubility  negligible
Sensitive  Air Sensitive

Safety information for Tryptamine

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)

Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05

Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H317:Sensitisation, Skin
H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for Tryptamine

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