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
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