PHENETHYLAMINE (CED0002320)

PHENETHYLAMINE belongs to the phenethylamines, a subclass of benzene and substituted derivatives within the organic compounds. This benzenoid compound has the formula C8H11N and an average molecular weight of 121.18 g/mol. In industrial applications, it is utilized as a nutrient and a flavouring agent. The compound is found in or released from 27 recorded sources. Within the category of electrical and electronic equipment, it is associated with antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electric switches, electrodes, and electrically stimulated smoking devices. In household cleaning and consumer products, it occurs in perfumes within detergents and soaps, cigar cigarettes, non electric simulated smoking devices, pipe accessories, and other smoking requisites. Regarding food, food processing and cookware, PHENETHYLAMINE is linked to the preparation of vinegar, the preparation of wine or sparkling wine, the preparation of wort, food preservation, and fermentation processes for beer. Additionally, it is found in drinking water and indoor air. Recorded exposure routes for the substance include oral and inhalation. At the molecular level, PHENETHYLAMINE interacts with four recorded protein targets. It acts as an inhibitor of serine protease 1 (PRSS1). Its other protein targets include trypsin-2 (PRSS2), the 5-hydroxytryptamine receptor 2A (HTR2A), and primary amine oxidase (tynA).