2-Aminotetralin

2-Aminotetralin

2-Aminotetralin

Chemical compound

2-Aminotetralin (2-AT), also known as 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-amine (THN), is a stimulant drug with a chemical structure consisting of a tetralin group combined with an amine.[1][2]

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2-AT is a rigid analogue of phenylisobutylamine and fully substitutes for d-amphetamine in rat discrimination tests, although at one eighth the potency.[1] It has been shown to inhibit the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, and likely induces their release as well.[3][4] It is also likely to act on dopamine on account of its full substitution of d-amphetamine in rodent studies.[1]

Chemical derivatives

A number of derivatives of 2-aminotetralin exist, including:

See also

References

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    Bruinvels J (June 1971). "Evidence for inhibition of the reuptake of 5-hydroxytryptamine and noradrenaline by tetrahydronaphthylamine in rat brain". British Journal of Pharmacology. 42 (2): 281–6. doi:10.1111/j.1476-5381.1971.tb07109.x. PMC 1667157. PMID 5091160.
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