3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (3,4-DOPAC) is a metabolite of the neurotransmitter dopamine. It is often used in scientific research to measure dopamine levels in the brain.
Pronunciation
3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid is pronounced as "three, four-dye-hydroxy-phenyl-acetic acid".
Etymology
The name "3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid" is derived from its chemical structure. The "3,4" refers to the positions of the two hydroxy groups on the phenyl ring. "Dihydroxy" indicates the presence of two hydroxy groups, "phenyl" refers to the phenyl ring, and "acetic acid" refers to the acetic acid group attached to the phenyl ring.
Related Terms
- Dopamine: A type of neurotransmitter that is a precursor to 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid.
- Metabolite: A substance formed in or necessary for metabolism.
- Neurotransmitter: Chemicals that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another 'target' neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.
- Phenyl ring: A cyclic group of atoms that forms the basis of many organic compounds.
- Acetic acid: A colourless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
- Wikipedia's article - 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetic acid
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