Term Name: compound 48/80
Synonyms: compound 48-80
Definition: R1, R2 = H or CH2OH; n is normally between 1 and 10. An alternating copolymer resulting from the condensation of N,O-dimethyltyramine with formaldehyde. It is a potent histamine releasing agent, primarily from mast cells, with subsequent depletion of tissue histamine.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:75295]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: alternating copolymer
has_functional_parent: formaldehyde N,O-dimethyltyramine
has_role: histamine releasing agent