Dopamine

C₈H₁₁NO₂

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

CAS: 51-61-6

Aperçu

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.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 11 1,0080
Carbon C 8 12,0110
Nitrogen N 1 14,0070
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
7,2%
C
62,7%
O
20,9%

Usages

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

Le saviez-vous

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

Sécurité

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
solid
Masse molaire
153,18 g/mol
Densité
1,2600 g/cm³
Point de fusion
128,0 °C
Solubilité
600 g/L at 21°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
153,0790
XLogP
-1,0
TPSA
66,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
3
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
11
Complexity
119,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

Dopamine

Frequently Asked Questions

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