Chapter 17.10, Problem 1QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Among the given physiologically active amines, the one that has tryptamine core has to be chosen from the given options.

Concept Introduction:

Generally amines are toxic in nature.  If a compound contains only amine as its functional group, they will be often toxic.  Due to this, in biological systems they are not prevalent.  If the same compound contains more than one functional group apart from amine means it can be physiologically active.  Important “core” structures that are frequently encountered in polyfunctional amines that have biological effects are tryptamine core and phenethylamine core.