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5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine

MESHD015115

Tryptamine substituted with two hydroxyl groups in positions 5 and 6. It is a neurotoxic serotonin analog that destroys serotonergic neurons preferentially and is used in neuropharmacologic research.

Synonyms

  • 5,6 Dihydroxytryptamine
  • 3-(2-Aminoethyl)indole-5,6-diol

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:26:14.450Z