Molecular weight: 176
Formula: C₁₀H₁₂N₂O

Serotonin is a molecule which is essentially a neurotransmitter. It is related to "happiness" and "well-being". It exists mainly in the enteric nervous system (most of it) and the central nervous systems. Medications that reduce the reuptake of serotonin are used for he treatment of depression. Serotonin acts in the 5HT receptors.

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Gray=Carbon, Red=Oxygen, White=Hydrogen, Blue=Nitrogen

References

Wikipedia contributors. "Serotonin". Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed February 5, 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serotonin

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