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They are not the same chemical, but have similar chemical structures.

Both are composed of a benzene ring which shares a side with a 5-membered nitrogen-containing ring.

However, tryptoline has a a 3rd ring, which is a 6-membered nitrogen-containing group. Tryptamine also has a nitrogen-containing additional group, but it is not a ring, but a open-ended chain.

The formula for tryptamine is C10H12N2 and for trytoline it is C11H12N2 (so tryptoline has an extra carbon atom).

See the Wikipedia links to the left for a diagram of the structures and more information.

Yes, they are the same chemical as advised above. The most well-known tryptamines are serotonin, an important neurotransmitter, and melatonin, a hormone involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Tryptamine alkaloids found in fungi, plants and animals are commonly used by humans for their psychotropic effects. Prominent examples include psilocybin (from "magic mushrooms") and DMT (from numerous plant sources, e.g. chacruna. Many tryptamines have also been made, including the relative triptoline.

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