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| Chemical Name | 2-phenylethanamine |
| Chemical Formula | C8H11N |
| CAS Number | 64-04-0 |
| Chemical Information | HMDB02017 |
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| Functional Taxonomy | Not Available |
| Nutritional Taxonomy | Not Available |
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| Tissue Location | Not Available |
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| Normal Tissue Concentrations | Not Available |
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| Other (Monogenic Disorders) | Not Available |
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| Abnormal Tissue Concentrations | Not Available |
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Introduction
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Phenethylamine (beta-Phenylethylamine) is an alkaloid and monoamine. In the human brain, it is believed to function as a neuromodulator or neurotransmitter (trace amine). A colorless liquid that forms a solid carbonate salt with carbon dioxide (CO2) upon exposure to air, phenethylamine in nature is synthesized from the amino acid phenylalanine by enzymatic decarboxylation. It is also found in many foods, especially after microbial fermentation, e.g., in chocolate. It has been suggested that phenethylamine from food (e.g., chocolate) may have psychoactive effects in sufficient quantities. However, it is quickly metabolized by the enzyme MAO-B, preventing significant concentrations from reaching the brain. -- Wikipedia
Biological Function
Catabolism
Diseases / Conditions Related to Nutrition
- Patients with Parkinson's disease
Other (Monogenic) Disorders