Serotonin

C₁₀H₁₂N₂O

IUPAC: 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol

CAS: 50-67-9

Übersicht

Serotonin is a monoamine neurotransmitter primarily found in the gastrointestinal tract (about 90%), blood platelets, and central nervous system. It regulates mood, sleep, appetite, and digestion. SSRI antidepressants work by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×12
6,9%
C
Carbon ×10
68,2%
N
Nitrogen ×2
15,9%
O
Oxygen ×1
9,1%

Verwendung

  • • Mood regulation neurotransmitter
  • • SSRI drug target (depression treatment)
  • • GI motility regulation
  • • Platelet aggregation

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ About 90% of the body's serotonin is in the gut, not the brain
  • ✦ Derived from tryptophan in a two-step biosynthetic pathway

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Serotonin syndrome from drug interactions can be life-threatening

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CCN

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
176,22 g/mol
Dichte
1,2400 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
167,7 °C
Löslichkeit
20 g/L at 27°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
176,0950
XLogP
0,2
TPSA
62,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
13
Complexity
174,0

Auch bekannt als

5-Hydroxytryptamine 5-HT

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Asparagine

C₄H₈N₂O₃

Bisphenol A Diglycidyl Ether

C₂₁H₂₄O₄

Dimethyl Carbonate

C₃H₆O₃

Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

Bromothymol Blue

C₂₇H₂₈Br₂O₅S

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serotonin?
Serotonin (C₁₀H₁₂N₂O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol.
What is the molecular weight of Serotonin?
Serotonin has a molar mass of 176.215 g/mol.
What state is Serotonin at room temperature?
Serotonin is a solid at room temperature.
Is Serotonin organic or inorganic?
Serotonin is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Serotonin?
Serotonin (C₁₀H₁₂N₂O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O).