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4-phenylbutylamine

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Description

4-Phenylbutylamine is a synthetic compound that has been investigated for its potential therapeutic benefits. It is an amine derivative of phenylbutyric acid, a naturally occurring compound found in human urine. 4-Phenylbutylamine is known to cross the blood-brain barrier and has been shown to have neuroprotective effects in preclinical studies. It is believed to exert its effects by modulating the activity of certain enzymes and neurotransmitters in the brain. Research on 4-Phenylbutylamine has focused on its potential therapeutic applications in treating neurological disorders such as Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. It has also been studied for its potential use in treating depression and anxiety. 4-Phenylbutylamine is typically synthesized through a chemical reaction involving phenylbutyric acid and a suitable amine reagent. The synthesis process involves several steps and requires specialized equipment and expertise. It is important to note that 4-Phenylbutylamine is not currently approved for clinical use and further research is needed to determine its safety and efficacy in humans. Due to its potential therapeutic benefits, 4-Phenylbutylamine continues to be a subject of ongoing research.'

4-phenylbutylamine: used as a drug partition into lipid bilayers in a cubic liquid-crystalline phase [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

4-phenylbutylamine : A phenylalkylamine that is benzene in which one of the hydrogens is substituted by a 4-aminobutyl group. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID83242
CHEMBL ID79512
CHEBI ID44814
SCHEMBL ID132472
MeSH IDM0333725

Synonyms (48)

Synonym
CHEMBL79512 ,
4-phenyl-butylamine
EN300-24382
butylamine, 4-phenyl-, hydrochloride
benzenebutanamine
4-phenylbutylamine
1TNI
DB04311
1UTP
4-phenylbutylamine, 98%
A1123
1-amino-4-phenylbutane
13214-66-9
AKOS000199016
bdbm50113840
agnfwizbeatiak-uhfffaoysa-
inchi=1/c10h15n/c11-9-5-4-8-10-6-2-1-3-7-10/h1-3,6-7h,4-5,8-9,11h2
4-phenylbutan-1-amine
unii-ug8k2lt79y
ug8k2lt79y ,
einecs 236-186-7
FT-0619387
AB00942
4-phenyl-1-butylamine
SCHEMBL132472
phenbutyl amine
4-phenylbutyl amine
4-phenyl butylamine
(4-phenylbutyl)amine
4-(phenyl)butylamine
phenylbutylamine
butylamine, 4-phenyl-
4-phenylbutylamine-1
4-phenyl-1-butanamine #
4-amino-1-phenylbutane
mfcd00008231
DTXSID50157371
J-006129
Q27095130
STR06036
CHEBI:44814
D88381
4-phenylbutanamine
4-phenyl-1-aminobutane
4-phenyl-n-butylamine
4-benzenebutanamine
PD006318
SY049656

Research Excerpts

Toxicity

ExcerptReferenceRelevance
" Statins induced various toxic changes in RD cells, and EPA attenuated all of these changes."( Eicosapentaenoic acid attenuates statin-induced ER stress and toxicity in myoblast.
Imada, K; Kawano, H; Naba, H; Notsu, T; Ohta, M, 2012
)
0.38

Dosage Studied

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Treatment of transfected cells with TMAO improved the solubility of the D384N mutant, which was corrected for secretion in a dose-response manner."( Correction of the disease phenotype of myocilin-causing glaucoma by a natural osmolyte.
Gong, B; Huang, Y; Jia, LY; Lam, DS; Pang, CP; Wang, N; Yam, GH, 2009
)
0.35
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Drug Classes (3)

ClassDescription
phenylalkylamineAn arylalkylamine in which the aryl group is phenyl.
primary amino compoundA compound formally derived from ammonia by replacing one hydrogen atom by an organyl group.
benzenesAny benzenoid aromatic compound consisting of the benzene skeleton and its substituted derivatives.
[compound class information is derived from Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

Protein Targets (10)

Inhibition Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Chain A, TRYPSINBos taurus (cattle)Ki100.0000100.000011,466.000032,500.0000AID977610
Cationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)Ki20.00000.00001.07539.0000AID214878
Amine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)Ki31.00000.00192.379710.0000AID412992
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Other Measurements

ProteinTaxonomyMeasurementAverageMin (ref.)Avg (ref.)Max (ref.)Bioassay(s)
[prepared from compound, protein, and bioassay information from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Biological Processes (10)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
proteolysisCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
digestionCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
biogenic amine metabolic processAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
positive regulation of signal transductionAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
dopamine catabolic processAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
inflammatory responseMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
cell adhesionMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
amine metabolic processMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
response to antibioticMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
negative regulation of primary amine oxidase activityMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Molecular Functions (14)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
endopeptidase activityCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
serine-type endopeptidase activityCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
protein bindingCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
metal ion bindingCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
serpin family protein bindingCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
protein bindingAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
primary amine oxidase activityAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
aliphatic amine oxidase activityAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
monoamine oxidase activityAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
flavin adenine dinucleotide bindingAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
copper ion bindingMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
calcium ion bindingMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
protein bindingMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
primary amine oxidase activityMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
identical protein bindingMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
protein heterodimerization activityMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
quinone bindingMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
aliphatic amine oxidase activityMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Ceullar Components (12)

Processvia Protein(s)Taxonomy
serine protease inhibitor complexCationic trypsinBos taurus (cattle)
mitochondrionAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
mitochondrial outer membraneAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
cytosolAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
mitochondrionAmine oxidase [flavin-containing] AHomo sapiens (human)
cytoplasmMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
microvillusMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
cell surfaceMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
membraneMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
early endosomeMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
endoplasmic reticulumMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
Golgi apparatusMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
early endosomeMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
plasma membraneMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
endoplasmic reticulumMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
Golgi apparatusMembrane primary amine oxidaseHomo sapiens (human)
[Information is prepared from geneontology information from the June-17-2024 release]

Bioassays (14)

Assay IDTitleYearJournalArticle
AID273102Stimulation of glucose transport in mouse adipocytes at 1 mM in presence of sodium orthovanadate2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID273100Binding affinity to mouse SSAO2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID273097Activity of human SSAO measured as hydrogen peroxide production at 1 mM relative to benzylamine oxidation2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID412994Ratio of Kcat to Km of human MAOB2008Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 51, Issue:24
Structural and mechanistic studies of mofegiline inhibition of recombinant human monoamine oxidase B.
AID214878Binding affinity against bovine trypsin2002Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jun-06, Volume: 45, Issue:12
Simple, intuitive calculations of free energy of binding for protein-ligand complexes. 1. Models without explicit constrained water.
AID412992Inhibition of human MAOA2008Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 51, Issue:24
Structural and mechanistic studies of mofegiline inhibition of recombinant human monoamine oxidase B.
AID781326pKa (acid-base dissociation constant) as determined by Avdeef ref: DOI: 10.1002/047145026X2014Pharmaceutical research, Apr, Volume: 31, Issue:4
Comparison of the accuracy of experimental and predicted pKa values of basic and acidic compounds.
AID215916Binding affinity against trypsin2002Journal of medicinal chemistry, Jun-20, Volume: 45, Issue:13
SMall Molecule Growth 2001 (SMoG2001): an improved knowledge-based scoring function for protein-ligand interactions.
AID273101Stimulation of glucose transport in mouse adipocytes at 0.1 mM in presence of sodium orthovanadate2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID273099Binding affinity to human SSAO2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID273098Activity of mouse SSAO measured as hydrogen peroxide production at 100 uM relative to benzylamine oxidation2006Journal of medicinal chemistry, Oct-19, Volume: 49, Issue:21
New efficient substrates for semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase/VAP-1 enzyme: analysis by SARs and computational docking.
AID412993Activity of human MAOB2008Journal of medicinal chemistry, Dec-25, Volume: 51, Issue:24
Structural and mechanistic studies of mofegiline inhibition of recombinant human monoamine oxidase B.
AID1811Experimentally measured binding affinity data derived from PDB1994Nature structural biology, Oct, Volume: 1, Issue:10
Prediction of new serine proteinase inhibitors.
AID977610Experimentally measured binding affinity data (Ki) for protein-ligand complexes derived from PDB1994Nature structural biology, Oct, Volume: 1, Issue:10
Prediction of new serine proteinase inhibitors.
[information is prepared from bioassay data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (109)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (1.83)18.2507
2000's7 (6.42)29.6817
2010's39 (35.78)24.3611
2020's61 (55.96)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 24.26

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be moderate demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index24.26 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.72 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.64 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index26.69 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.00 (0.95)

This Compound (24.26)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials2 (1.83%)5.53%
Reviews2 (1.83%)6.00%
Case Studies0 (0.00%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other105 (96.33%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]