Record Information
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Creation date2015-10-09 22:30:53 UTC
Update date2017-01-19 02:36:25 UTC
FoodComEx IDPC000485
FoodDB RecordFDB012158
Chemical Information
NameSerotonin
DescriptionIsolated from bananas and other fruitsand is also from cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) [DFC]. Serotonin is found in many foods, some of which are common pea, eggplant, swiss chard, and dill.
CAS Number50-67-9
Structure
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Synonyms
SynonymSource
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-olChEBI
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol, 9CIdb_source
3-(2-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindoledb_source
3-(2-Aminoethyl)indol-5-olHMDB
3-(b-Aminoethyl)-5-hydroxyindoleHMDB
5-HTChEBI
5-HTAHMDB
5-Hydroxy-3-(b-aminoethyl)indoleHMDB
5-Hydroxy-tryptamineHMDB
5-HydroxyltryptamineHMDB
5-HydroxytriptamineHMDB
5HTdb_source
AntemovisHMDB
Anthemovisterdb_source
DS substanceHMDB
EnteraminHMDB
Enteraminedb_source
Hippophainedb_source
Serotonindb_source
SerotonineChEBI
Thrombocytindb_source
Thrombotonindb_source
Chemical FormulaC10H12N2O
IUPAC name3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol
InChI IdentifierInChI=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
InChI KeyQZAYGJVTTNCVMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Isomeric SMILESNCCC1=CNC2=CC=C(O)C=C12
Average Molecular Weight176.2151
Monoisotopic Molecular Weight176.094963016
Chemical Taxonomy
Description Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as serotonins. Serotonins are compounds containing a serotonin moiety, which consists of an indole that bears an aminoethyl a position 2 and a hydroxyl group at position 5.
KingdomOrganic compounds
Super ClassOrganoheterocyclic compounds
ClassIndoles and derivatives
Sub ClassTryptamines and derivatives
Direct ParentSerotonins
Alternative Parents
Substituents
  • Serotonin
  • 3-alkylindole
  • Hydroxyindole
  • Indole
  • 2-arylethylamine
  • 1-hydroxy-2-unsubstituted benzenoid
  • Aralkylamine
  • Substituted pyrrole
  • Benzenoid
  • Pyrrole
  • Heteroaromatic compound
  • Azacycle
  • Hydrocarbon derivative
  • Organopnictogen compound
  • Amine
  • Organic oxygen compound
  • Primary amine
  • Organooxygen compound
  • Organonitrogen compound
  • Primary aliphatic amine
  • Organic nitrogen compound
  • Aromatic heteropolycyclic compound
Molecular FrameworkAromatic heteropolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Physico-Chemical Properties - Experimental
PropertyValueReference
Experimental logP0.21HANSCH,C ET AL. (1995)
Experimental Water Solubility20 mg/mL at 27 oCHORN,AS (1981)
Melting Point167.5 oC
Foods of Origin
FoodContent Range AverageReference
FoodReference
Production Data
Production Methodcommercial
Production Method ReferenceNot Available
Production Method Reference FileNot Available
Quantity AvailableProduction upon request, up to 20 mg
Delivery TimeNot Available
Storage Formsolid
Storage Conditions-80°C
StabilityNot Available
PurityNot Available
Spectra
Spectral Data Upon RequestNot Available
Provider Information
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