Dopamine Molecule in 3D: C₈H₁₁NO₂ Structure and Facts
Dopamine is a chemical messenger in the brain linked to reward, motivation and movement. Its molecule is a benzene ring with two OH groups and an amine tail. In Molecule Studio you can spin the dopamine molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DDopamine quick facts
| Chemical formula | C₈H₁₁NO₂ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 153.18 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 22 |
| Shape | Ring with a side chain |
| Group | Body |
What is dopamine used for?
- Brain signalling for reward and movement
- Medicine to raise blood pressure
- Studied in Parkinson's research
Interesting facts about dopamine
- It is a neurotransmitter, a chemical that passes signals between nerve cells.
- It plays a part in feeling motivated and rewarded.
- Loss of dopamine-making cells is linked to Parkinson's disease.
- The body makes it from the amino acid tyrosine.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Dopamine questions
What is the formula of dopamine?
C8H11NO2.
What does dopamine do?
It carries signals in the brain linked to reward, motivation, learning and movement.
What is dopamine made from?
The body makes it from the amino acid tyrosine.
Is dopamine a hormone?
It mainly works as a neurotransmitter in the brain, and also acts in other parts of the body.
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