Substituted phenethylamine
Substituted phenethylamine
Substituted phenethylamines (pronounced: suhb-sti-toot-ed feh-neth-uh-leen) are a broad class of compounds based upon the phenethylamine structure. The term is often used to describe the large family of chemicals that have been derived from phenethylamine itself, which include many psychoactive drugs and neurotransmitters.
Etymology
The term "phenethylamine" is derived from its chemical structure which consists of a phenyl group (derived from the word "phenylalanine") attached to an ethyl group and an amine group. The term "substituted" refers to the replacement or addition of certain atoms or functional groups in the phenethylamine core structure.
Related Terms
- Amphetamine: A potent central nervous system stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity.
- Mescaline: A naturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid of the phenethylamine class, known for its hallucinogenic effects.
- MDMA: Commonly known as ecstasy, it is a psychoactive drug primarily used for recreational purposes.
- Dopamine: A type of neurotransmitter, it is a chemical messenger that transmits signals in the brain and other areas of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Substituted phenethylamine
- Wikipedia's article - Substituted phenethylamine
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