Serotonin

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Contents 1 Description 2 General Properties 3 PhysioChemical Properties 4 External Links

Description

A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator.

General Properties

*Molecular Weight

176.22

*Molecular Formula

C₁₀H₁₂N₂O

*IUPAC NAME

3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol

*Canonical Smiles

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

*Isomeric Smiles

PhysioChemical Properties

*Melting Point

167.5(EXP)

*LogP

0.21(EXP)

*Water Solubility

2.00E+04(EXP)

External Links

• [1]Pubchem
• [2]]2QEH,[[3]]3BRN,
• [4]KEGG Compound
• [5]Human Metabolome DataBase

Categories:Hormones