Phenethylamine

Pronunciation: /ˈfɛnˈɛθəɫˈˌeɪmin/

Phenethylamine (noun)

  1. An organic chemical with a two-carbon chain attached to a benzene ring and an amine group.
  2. A class name for substances built from the same basic structure, often studied for effects on the nervous system.

Examples

  • Phenethylamine is a chemical base used in scientific research.
  • Researchers study phenethylamine as a chemical base in the lab.