Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
120-20-7
Molecular Formula
C10H15NO2
Molecular Weight
181.23 g/mol
Synonym

3,4-Dimethoxybenzeneethanamine; 3,4-Dimethoxyphenethylamine; 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-1-aminoethane; 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine; 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine;3,4-Di-O-methyldopamine; 3,4-Dimethoxy-Beta-phenylethylamine; Dopamine Dimethyl Ether; O,O-Dimethyldopamine; Beta-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethylamine; 2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethan-1-amine, Dopamine Related Compound C

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Homoveratrylamine (3,4-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is an aromatic amine containing a 3,4-dimethoxy-substituted benzene ring attached to an ethylamine side chain. It is commonly used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of various alkaloids, pharmaceuticals, and other bioactive compounds, particularly in benzylisoquinoline and related chemical frameworks.