Histamine

Histamine is a member of the class of imidazoles that is 1H-imidazole substituted at position C-4 by a 2-aminoethyl group. Among its listed roles, it functions as a human metabolite, a mouse metabolite and a neurotransmitter. It is an aralkylamino compound and a member of imidazoles. It is the conjugate base of histaminium. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Ergamine and Ergotidine. Its PubChem CID is 774.

CAS No 51-45-6
Molecular Formula C5H9N3
Molecular Weight 111.15 g/mol
Synonyms 2-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)ethanamine

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