Serotonin hydrochloride
Agent Name
Serotonin hydrochloride
CAS Number
153-98-0
Formula
C10-H12-N2-O.Cl-H
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
5-Hydroxytryptamine hydrochloride; Serotonin HCl; 1H-Indol-5-ol, 3-(2-aminoethyl)-, monohydrochloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Biomolecules
Description
Hygroscopic solid; [Merck Index] Hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
A biochemical messenger and regulator; [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; Toxic by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Psilocybine."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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