Compound 48/80

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Compound 48/80
Names
IUPAC name
Poly({2-methoxy-5-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,3-phenylene}methylene)
Identifiers
RTECS number
  • Gk2402500
UN number 2811
Properties
(C11H15NO)n
Molar mass Variable
50 mg/mL[1]
Hazards
GHS labelling:
H301, H311, H331
P233, P261, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P312, P330, P340, P352, P403
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Compound 48/80 is a polymer produced by the condensation of N-methyl-p-methoxyphenethylamine with formaldehyde.[1] It promotes histamine release,[2] and in biochemical research, compound 48/80 is used to promote mast cell degranulation.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Compound48/80". Sigma-Aldrich.
  2. PMID 4189829
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