3-Iodothyronamine

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3-Iodothyronamine
IUPAC name 4-[4-(2-Amino-ethyl)-2-iodo-phenoxy]-phenol
Other names T1AM
Identifiers
CAS number [712349-95-6]
SMILES OC1=CC=C(OC2=C(I)C=C(CCN)C=C2)C=C1
Properties
Molecular formula C14H14INO2
Molar mass 355.17 g/mol
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

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The thyronamine 3-iodothyronamine (T1AM) is an endogenous, high-affinity ligand for the trace amine-associated receptor TAAR1 (TAR1, TA1), a G protein-coupled receptor. In rodents, T1AM causes a rapid drop in body temperature when injected.

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  • Nat. Med. 10(6):638-642 (2004) 3-Iodothyronamine is an endogenous and rapid-acting derivative of thyroid hormone PMID 15146179
  • J. Med. Chem. 49(3):1101-1112 (2006) Trace amine-associated receptor agonists: synthesis and evaluation of thyronamines and related analogues PMID 16451074