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SHEET /m/dopamine · PubChem CID 681 · CAS 51-61-6 · REV 2026.07

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Dopamine

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C8H11NO2 · 153.18 g/mol

Hydroxytyramin · Dopastat · Dynatra · Hydroxytyramine

What is Dopamine?

A brain messenger tied to motivation and reward, the feeling of wanting and anticipation. Dopamine (C8H11NO2, 153 g/mol) is a neurotransmitter that occurs naturally in the human body. from source

CategoryBody
Chemical familyAminesAromaticsPhenols
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Fig. 1 · 2D structure RDKit

SMILESC1=CC(=C(C=C1CCN)O)O

Where you'll find it

Your own body makes this one. It is not an ingredient you buy. See the rest of the body group.

Toxicity & hazards

Toxicity · LD50

59 mg/kg · moderately toxic · LD50 mouse iv from source

3 more reported values
  • 79 mg/kgLD50 · iv · dog
  • 163 mg/kgLD50 · other · rat
  • 950 mg/kgLD50 · other · mouse
WarningIrritantHealth hazardEnvironmentalH302, H361, H400, H410from source

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PubChem CID
681
Wikidata
Q170304
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