5,6-Dihydroxytryptamine

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D03.633.100.473.914.201.259

**Synonyms:** - 3-(2-Aminoethyl)indole-5,6-diol