Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
64-04-0
Molecular Formula
C8H11N
Molecular Weight
121.18 g/mol
Synonym

Benzeneethanamine, (2-Aminoethyl)benzene, (β-Aminoethyl)benzene, 1-Amino-2-phenylethane,2-Amino-1-phenylethane, 2-Phenethylamine, 2-Phenyl-1-ethylamine, 2-Phenylethanamine, 2-Phenylethaneamine, 2-Phenylethylamine, Ethanamine, 2-phenyl, N-(2-Phenylethyl)amine, PEA, Phenylethylamine, o-PEA, β-Phenethylamine, β-Phenylethylamine

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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Phenethylamine is a natural chemical compound found in the body and some foods. It acts as a central nervous system stimulant and mood enhancer by increasing the release of certain neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. It’s also used in some supplements and research for its potential effects on alertness, focus, and mood.