5-hydroxytryptamine

abbrev: 5-HT
synonyms: 3-(2-aminoethyl)-1H-indol-5-ol, serotonin
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11815
Neurotransmitter found in the digestive tract, platelets and central nervous system.
Note: In the central nervous system, it influences mood, appetite and sleep.
Source:
PAC, 2015, 87, 841. (IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)) on page 874 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: '5-hydroxytryptamine' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11815 RIS BibTex EndNote
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