MOLECULE

Isoamylamine

3-Methyl-1-butylamine, also known as isoamylamine or 3,3-dimethylpropylamine, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monoalkylamines (specifically, a primary amine). These are organic compounds containing a primary aliphatic amine group. 3-Methyl-1-butylamine is a weak basic compound (based on its pKa). 3-Methyl-1-butylamine is an ammonia and unpleasant tasting compound. It has been detected, but not quantified, in several different foods, such as green vegetables, spinachs, alcoholic beverages, pomes, and french plantains. Isoamylamine is an amine found in Cannabis plants (PMID: 6991645).