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DIMETHYLTRYPTAMINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
Universal entry(ies)
C12H16N2
formula, see observation
61-50-7
CAS number
DEF

Alkaloid found in the leaves of plants that have hallucinogenic properties, especially Mimosa hostilis and Prestonia amazonica.

OBS

It is believed to be the active ingredient that brings about the psychologic effect.

OBS

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-N,N-dimethylethan-1-amine: The capital "H" and "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

The capital "N" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H16N2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H16N2
formula, see observation
61-50-7
CAS number
DEF

Psychotrope de type psychédélique [...] dérivé de la tryptamine [et] présent à l'état naturel dans des plantes.

OBS

2-(1H-indol-3-yl)-N,N-diméthyléthan-1-amine : Les «H» et «N» majuscules s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Les «N» majuscules s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H16N2

Spanish

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