Cycloalkylamines

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Cycloalkylamines are a class of chemical compounds that include stimulants and are structurally similar to phenylethylamines and amphetamines.

Chemistry

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Cycloalkylamines are molecules which contain a cycloalkyl group and an amine in their structure. Cycloalkyl groups are derived from cycloalkanes by removal of a hydrogen atom from a ring carbon atom. Amines are compounds and functional groups that contain a basic nitrogen atom with a lone pair.

Pharmacology

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Psychoactive substances of the cycloalkylamine class typically produce effects through dopaminergic, serotonergic, and adrenergic pathways.

Examples

Adrenergic drugs:

• Cyclopentamine

Stimulant drugs:

• Propylhexedrine

See also

• Responsible use
• Stimulants
• Substituted amphetamine

External links

• Cycloalkylamine (Wikipedia)