Description / Application
Tyramine is a primary amino compound obtained by formal decarboxylation of the amino acid tyrosine. It has a role as a neurotransmitter, an EC 3.1.1.8 (cholinesterase) inhibitor, a mouse metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a monoamine molecular messenger, a member of tyramines and a primary amino compound. It is a conjugate base of a tyraminium.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethylamine |
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| Molecular Formula | C8H11NO |
| Molecular Weight | 137.18 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008193 |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340+P312;P305+P351+P338;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |