Dopamina

C₈H₁₁NO₂

IUPAC: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol

CAS: 51-61-6

Descripción general

Dopamine is a catecholamine neurotransmitter that plays a central role in reward, motivation, and motor control. It is synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine and is the neurotransmitter depleted in Parkinson's disease. The 'dopamine reward system' drives pleasure and addiction.

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hidrógeno H 11 1,0080
Carbono C 8 12,0110
Nitrógeno N 1 14,0070
Oxígeno O 2 15,9990

Composición elemental

H
Hidrógeno ×11
7,2%
C
Carbono ×8
62,7%
N
Nitrógeno ×1
9,1%
O
Oxígeno ×2
20,9%

Usos

  • • Neurotransmitter (reward, motivation)
  • • Parkinson's disease treatment (as L-DOPA)
  • • Emergency vasopressor medication
  • • Neuroscience research

Datos curiosos

  • ✦ Dopamine is responsible for the pleasure you feel when eating chocolate, listening to music, or achieving a goal

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Cannot cross the blood-brain barrier (L-DOPA used instead)
  • ⚠ IV dopamine can cause cardiac arrhythmia

Estructura

SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1CCN)O)O

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
153,18 g/mol
Densidad
1,2600 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
128,0 °C
Solubilidad
600 g/L at 21°C

Descriptores moleculares

Masa exacta
153,0790
XLogP
-1,0
TPSA
66,5 Ų
Donadores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Aceptores de enlace de hidrógeno
3
Enlaces rotables
2
Átomos pesados
11
Complejidad
119,0

También conocido como

Dopamine

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Acetato de butilo

C₆H₁₂O₂

Acetato de etilo

C₄H₈O₂

Acetato de vinilo

C₄H₆O₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dopamina?
Dopamina (C₈H₁₁NO₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol.
What is the molecular weight of Dopamina?
Dopamina has a molar mass of 153.178 g/mol.
What state is Dopamina at room temperature?
Dopamina is a solid at room temperature.
Is Dopamina organic or inorganic?
Dopamina is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Dopamina?
Dopamina (C₈H₁₁NO₂) is composed of Hidrógeno (H), Carbono (C), Nitrógeno (N), Oxígeno (O).