Compound 48/80

Compound 48/80 is a polymer produced by the condensation of N-methyl-p-methoxyphenethylamine with formaldehyde.^[1] It promotes histamine release,^[2] and in biochemical research, compound 48/80 is used to promote mast cell degranulation.^[3]

Compound 48/80

Names
IUPAC name Poly({2-methoxy-5-[2-(methylamino)ethyl]-1,3-phenylene}methylene)
Identifiers
RTECS number	Gk2402500
UN number	2811
Properties
Chemical formula	(C11H15NO)n
Molar mass	Variable
Solubility in water	50 mg/mL[1]
Hazards
GHS labelling:
Hazard statements	H301, H311, H331
Precautionary statements	P233, P261, P280, P301, P302, P304, P310, P312, P330, P340, P352, P403
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references