2,N,N-TMT
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2,N,N-TMT
2,N,N-TMT (pronunciation: /tuː,ɛn,ɛn-tiːɛmːtiː/) is a chemical compound with the formula C10H14N2. It is a derivative of tryptamine, a monoamine alkaloid found in plants, fungi, and animals.
Etymology
The term "2,N,N-TMT" is an abbreviation of its full chemical name, 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)-N-(2-methoxybenzyl)ethanamine. The "TMT" in the name stands for "Tryptamine", indicating its relation to this class of compounds.
Related Terms
- Tryptamine: A monoamine alkaloid that serves as a common precursor molecule in the biosynthesis of many plant, animal, and microbial products. It is structurally similar to the amino acid tryptophan, from which it is derived.
- Monoamine Alkaloid: A type of alkaloid that contains one amine group. They are derived from aromatic amino acids like phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, and histidine.
- Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms. They have a wide range of pharmacological effects and are used in medicine, as recreational drugs, or in entheogenic rituals.
- Phenylalanine: An essential α-amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is a precursor for tyrosine, the monoamine neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline), and the skin pigment melanin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 2,N,N-TMT
- Wikipedia's article - 2,N,N-TMT
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