What is dopamine called?
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Dopamine is most commonly known simply as dopamine. However, it also has a more formal chemical name and some common nicknames: * Chemical/Scientific name: Its full chemical name is 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine. It is also sometimes referred to as hydroxytyramine.Read more
Dopamine is most commonly known simply as dopamine.
See lessHowever, it also has a more formal chemical name and some common nicknames:
* Chemical/Scientific name: Its full chemical name is 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol or 3,4-dihydroxyphenethylamine. It is also sometimes referred to as hydroxytyramine.
* Nicknames: It’s often called the “feel-good hormone” or the “pleasure molecule” due to its role in the brain’s reward system and its association with feelings of pleasure, motivation, and satisfaction.