Serotonin

C₁₀H₁₂N₂O

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

CAS: 50-67-9

Tổng quan

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.

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Hydrogen H 12 1,0080
Carbon C 10 12,0110
Nitrogen N 2 14,0070
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Thành phần nguyên tố

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

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

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

Structure

SMILES

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

Tính chất

Loại
organic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
176,22 g/mol
Mật độ
1,2400 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
167,7 °C
Độ hòa tan
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

Còn được gọi là

5-Hydroxytryptamine 5-HT

Hợp chất liên quan

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

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).