1-Phenylethylamine (CED0010598)

1-Phenylethylamine is an organic nitrogen compound with the chemical formula C8H11N and an average molecular weight of 121.18 g/mol. 1-Phenylethylamine belongs to the amines, a subclass of organonitrogen compounds within the organic compounds. This compound is found in or released from 21 recorded sources across several categories. Within household cleaning and consumer products, it is associated with cigar cigarettes, soap detergents, perfumes within detergents and soaps, non electric simulated smoking devices, other smoking requisites, and two additional sources. It is present in food, food processing and cookware, specifically regarding food preservation, fermentation processes for beer, and the preparation of vinegar, wine, or sparkling wine. In the realm of electrical and electronic equipment, it is linked to electrodes, fixed capacitors and their manufacture, antennas, conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials, electrically stimulated smoking devices, and three other sources. Additionally, 1-phenylethylamine is found in drinking water and water supply, as well as in household items such as coins. The recorded route of exposure for this compound is oral.