세로토닌

C₁₀H₁₂N₂O

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

CAS: 50-67-9

개요

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.

구성

원소 기호 원자 원자 질량
수소 H 12 1.0080
탄소 C 10 12.0110
질소 N 2 14.0070
산소 O 1 15.9990

원소 구성

H
6.9%
C
68.2%
N
15.9%
O
9.1%

용도

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

흥미로운 사실

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

안전

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

구조

SMILES

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

성질

유형
organic
상태
solid
몰 질량
176.22 g/mol
밀도
1.2400 g/cm³
녹는점
167.7 °C
용해도
20 g/L at 27°C

분자 기술자

정확 질량
176.0950
XLogP
0.2
TPSA
62.0 Ų
수소결합 주개
3
수소결합 받개
2
회전 가능 결합
2
중원자
13
복잡도
174.0

다른 이름

5-Hydroxytryptamine 5-HT

Frequently Asked Questions

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