MOLECULE

Pentylamine

Pentylamine, or CH3(CH2)4NH2, also known as amylanine, 1-pentylamine or 1-aminopentane, is a member of the class of compounds known as monoalkylamines. Monoalkylamines are organic compounds containing a primary aliphatic amine group. Pentylamine is a strong basic compound that is soluble in water. Pentylamine is an ammoniacal and fishy taste and can be found in a number of food items such as yellow bell pepper, apple, pepper (Capsicum annuum), and cabbage, which makes pentylamine a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products. It is used as a solvent, as a raw material in the manufacture of a variety of other compounds, including dyes, emulsifiers, and pharmaceutical products, and as a flavoring agent. Pentylamine is also found in Cannabis plants (PMID: 6991645).