👉 The term "phenine" refers to a chemical compound that is found in the human body and plays an important role in certain metabolic processes. It is a type of amino acid, which means it consists of two nitrogen atoms bonded together. The specific name for this compound is 5-methyl-4-hydroxyphenylamine (MHPA) or phenylethanolamine. Phenine is primarily produced by the liver and pancreas when glucose is not available in the bloodstream.