Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine)

Create a molecular structure model of neurotransmitter Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine) utilizing Genuine Molymod Components by Indigo Instruments

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found in most animals ranging from mammals down to invertebrates. In humans, phobias & depression can be mitigated by antidrepressants & other drugs. Serotonin's chemical structure can be described as a 5-hydroxy derivative of tryptamine. Compare it to psychoactive compounds such as THC, Ecstasy and LSD.

A molecular model of Serotonin in the Molymod Hybrid Dome style uses the atoms & bonds in the parts list below. Our free 3D Molecular Model Builder shows other styles & allows for image rotation as an assembly guide.

Chemical data
Molecular Weight Chemical Formula
176.2176 C10H12N2O

Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine) molecular model built with Molymod Atoms & Bonds

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Synonyms
IUPAC Name: 3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol , InChI=1S/C10H12N2O/c11-4-3-7-6-12-10-2-1-8(13)5-9(7)10/h1-2,5-6,12-13H,3-4,11H2 , InChIKey: QZAYGJVTTNCVMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N , SMILES: C1=CC2=C(C=C1O)C(=CN2)CCN , CAS: 50-67-9 , 3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol ,