Tyramine

Chemical Formula	C8H11NO
Molecular Weight	137.182 g/mol
Names and Identifiers	PubChem Link
Traditional Name	Tyramine
CAS Registry Number	51-67-2

 

Tyramine (also spelled tyramin), also known under several other names, is a naturally occurring trace amine derived from the amino acid tyrosine. Tyramine acts as a catecholamine releasing agent. Notably, it is unable to cross the blood-brain barrier, resulting in only non-psychoactive peripheral sympathomimetic effects following ingestion. A hypertensive crisis can result, however, from ingestion of tyramine-rich foods in conjunction with the use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors.

 

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