2-Methylphenethylamine
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2-Methylphenethylamine (2MPEA) is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C9H13N. 2MPEA is a human trace amine associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) agonist,[3] a property which it shares with its monomethylated phenethylamine isomers, such as amphetamine (α-methylphenethylamine), β-methylphenethylamine, and N-methylphenethylamine (a trace amine).[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-(2-Methylphenyl)ethan-1-amine | |
Other names
2-(2-Methylphenyl)ethanamine 2-Methylbenzeneethanamine 2-(o-Tolyl)ethan-1-amine | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.199.500 |
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C9H13N | |
Molar mass | 135.210 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Clear colorless liquid at room temp[1] |
Density | 0.96 g/cm3[1] |
Boiling point | 97 °C (207 °F; 370 K) / 5 mmHg (270.7984 °C / 760 mmHg) Experimental[2] |
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Corrosive; causes burns |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Very little data, even on toxicity, is available about its effects on humans other than that it activates the human TAAR1 receptor.