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1. Basic Information
Name: Tryptamine
Alias: 2-(1H-indol-3-yl)ethan-1-amine
CAS No.: 61-54-1
Molecular Formula: C10H12N2
Molecular Weight: 160.22
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
- Odor: Faint amine irritating odor
- Solubility: Soluble in H2O, C2H5OH, CH3OH, CHCl3; slightly soluble in acetone; insoluble in alkane solvents
- Melting Point: 116–118 °C
- Hygroscopicity: Moderately hygroscopic under high humidity air
- Aqueous property: Weak alkaline solution
Chemical Properties
- Molecular Structure: Indole heterocyclic compound, contains indole ring and primary aminoethyl side chain
- Acid-base reaction: Primary amine reacts with inorganic/organic acids to form corresponding tryptamine hydrochloride, sulfate salts
- Oxidation characteristic: Easy to oxidize under air, light, turns pink/brown to generate impurity
- Thermal stability: Stable below 80 °C; high temperature accelerates oxidation and decomposition
- Photostability: Highly sensitive to UV light, long-term illumination discolors and loses purity
- Compatibility: Incompatible with strong oxidants, aldehydes, heavy metal ions
3. Main Application Fields
1. Pharmaceutical Synthetic Intermediate (Core Application)
Key raw material for synthesizing tryptophan derivatives, serotonin receptor modulators, antidepressant and psychedelic precursor APIs
2. Biochemical Research Reagent
Neuroscience research tool compound; HPLC reference standard for indole amine detection
3. Fine Chemical Heterocyclic Intermediate
Precursor for synthesizing indole alkaloids, plant growth regulators
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 61-54-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C10H12N2 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| HPLC Assay | Pharma Intermediate Grade ≥99.0% |
| Water Content (KF) | ≤0.30% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.10% |
| Single Unknown Impurity | ≤0.10% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb1) | ≤10 ppm |
| Packaging | Nitrogen-filled amber aluminum foil vacuum bag / 25kg PE lined fiber drum |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic cool dark dry warehouse below 25 °C; sealed isolation from air, light and oxidants |
| Transportation Requirement | Oxidation-prone amine solid, light-proof fully sealed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 24 months under nitrogen-sealed vacuum packaging |
Safety Warning
Irritating psychoactive precursor compound. Dust severely irritates eyes, respiratory tract and skin; inhalation or skin penetration may cause nervous system discomfort. Wear dust mask, acid-resistant gloves and full-face protective goggles under ventilated environment. Strictly seal storage to prevent air oxidation discoloration. Waste liquid needs acid neutralization treatment; solid waste is controlled organic hazardous waste requiring professional centralized disposal.
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