1-Aminomethyl-5-methoxyindane (AMMI), is a
drug
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developed by a team led by
David E. Nichols at
Purdue University
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, which acts as a
selective serotonin releasing agent (SSRA) and binds to the
serotonin transporter
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with similar
affinity
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relative to
DFMDA.
See also
*
2CB-Ind
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*
2-Aminoindane
*
''para''-Methoxyamphetamine (PMA)
References
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Entactogens
Indanes
Methoxyphenethylamines
Phenol ethers
Serotonin releasing agents