3-Methylphenethylamine

3-Methylphenethylamine (also known as 3MPEA) is a compound from the phenethylamine class. It is a structural isomer of amphetamine and occurs naturally in Acacia berlandieri and Acacia rigidula, plants native to Texas.

Chemistry

3-Methylphenethylamine is a phenethylamine with a phenyl ring substituted with a methyl group and an amino group. It is structurally similar to amphetamine, differing only in the position of the methyl group.

Natural occurrence

3-Methylphenethylamine is one of the numerous alkaloids found in Acacia berlandieri and Acacia rigidula, plants native to Texas. These plants have been used for their psychoactive effects by Native Americans for centuries.

Pharmacology

The pharmacology of 3-methylphenethylamine is not well studied. However, it is known to act as a releasing agent of norepinephrine and dopamine, similar to other phenethylamines. This can lead to increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Legal status

In the United States, 3-methylphenethylamine is not controlled under the Controlled Substances Act. However, it may be considered an analog of amphetamine under the Federal Analog Act if intended for human consumption, making its sale potentially illegal.

See also

• Phenethylamine
• Amphetamine
• Acacia berlandieri
• Acacia rigidula

References

3-Methylphenethylamine Resources
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