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Tryptamine, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Tryptamine is commonly used in the preparation of biologically active compounds such as neurotransmitters and psychedelics, multi-layered analysis, used to differentiate and identify biogenic amines1
- in the synthesis of indole ring-terminated thiol, ω-mercaptooctyltryptamide.
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Tryptamine is commonly used in the preparation of biologically active compounds such as neurotransmitters and psychedelics, multi-layered analysis, used to differentiate and identify biogenic amines1 • in the synthesis of indole ring-terminated thiol, ω-mercaptooctyltryptamide.
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO, Methanol. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Keep container tightly closed.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 111°C to 116°C |
Boiling Point | 137°C (0.15 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 185°C (365°F) |
Quantity | 10 g |
Beilstein | 125513 |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,9796 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in DMSO,Methanol. Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 160.22 |
Percent Purity | ≥98% |
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Safety and Handling


- Tryptamine
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-(Indol-3-yl)ethylamine
RUO – Research Use Only
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