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tryptamine

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[trip-tuh-meen] / ˈtrɪp təˌmin /

noun

Biochemistry.

a crystalline substance, C 10 H 12 N 2 , that is formed from tryptophan and is involved in various metabolic processes.

Etymology

Origin of tryptamine

First recorded in 1925–30; trypt(ophan) ( def. ) + amine ( def. )

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To create the compounds, the researchers combined several amino acids with tryptamine, a naturally occurring metabolite derived from the essential amino acid tryptophan.

From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026

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