3,4-(Methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine

CAS: 1484-85-1

Ref. 3D-FM25835

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-(Methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine
• Synonyms: 1,3-Benzodioxole-5-ethanamine5-(2-Aminoethyl)benzodioxole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,4-(Methylenedioxyphenyl)ethylamine (MDPA) is an anticancer drug that is used to treat various types of cancer. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of human colon cancer cells and breast cancer cells by binding to sphingosine kinase. MDPA is also a dietary supplement that can be found in Stephania japonica plants. This compound has a structural formula of C14H18N2O2, with a molar mass of 220.30 g/mol. The chromatographic science technique can be used for the separation and identification of this compound. It binds to dopamine receptors, which are G-protein coupled receptors that mediate the release of various neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin from neurons in the brain. These natural compounds are acylated with amines or amino acids before they react with hydrochloric acid to produce MDPA.br>

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 165.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO2/c10-4-3-7-1-2-8-9(5-7)12-6-11-8/h1-2,5H,3-4,6,10H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=RRIRDPSOCUCGBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: NCCc1ccc2c(c1)OCO2