4-Methylphenethylamine
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4-Methylphenethylamine (4MPEA), also known as para-methylphenethylamine, is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C9H13N. 4MPEA is a human trace amine associated receptor 1 (TAAR1) agonist,[2] a property which it shares with its monomethylated phenethylamine isomers, such as amphetamine (α-methylphenethylamine), β-methylphenethylamine, and N-methylphenethylamine (a trace amine).[2] 4MPEA also appears to inhibit the human cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP1A2 and CYP2A6, based upon the published literature.[3]
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-(4-Methylphenyl)ethan-1-amine | |
Other names
2-(4-Methylphenyl)ethanamine 2-(p-Tolyl)ethan-1-amine | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.019.878 |
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C9H13N | |
Molar mass | 135.210 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Clear colorless to light yellow liquid[1] |
Density | 0.93 g/mL[1] |
Boiling point | 214 °C (417 °F; 487 K)[1] |
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Corrosive[1] |
Flash point | 91 °C (196 °F)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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