Serotonin

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A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological action... more

Also known as:

  • 3-(2-Aminoethyl)indol-5-ol,
  • 5-Hydroxyltryptamine,
  • DS substance,
  • 5-HTA,
  • 3-(b-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindole,
  • 5-HT,
  • 5-Hydroxytriptamine,
  • 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol,
  • 5-Hydroxy-3-(b-aminoethyl)indole,
  • 5-Hydroxytryptamine,
  • Enteramin,
  • Antemovis,
  • Enteramine

Chemical Compound

Formula:

  • C10H12N2O

Structure (SMILES):

  • NCCc1c[nH]c2ccc(O)cc12
  • C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CCN

Structure (InChI):

  • 1/C10H12N2O/c11-4-3-7-6-12-10-2-1-8(13)5-9(7)10/h1-2,5-6,12-13H,3-4,11H2

CAS ID:

  • 50-67-9

PubChem ID:

  • 5202

Average Molar Mass:

  • 176.21507 g/mol
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