5-Hydroxyindoline
Chemical compound
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5-Hydroxyindoline, also known as 2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-ol, is a psychoactive substance, saturated (hydrogenated) derivative of indole, which has a hydroxyl group in the 5th position of the benzene ring, structurally belong to the family of indoline derivatives.
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| IUPAC name
2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-ol | |
| Other names
2,3-dihydro-1H-indol-5-ol | |
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| Molar mass | 135.166 g·mol−1 |
| Density | 1.2±0.1 g/cm³ |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Pharmacology
5-Hydroxyindoline has shown superior results as a dopamine D4 receptor ligand, with more selective binding than classical dopaminergic drugs. It is a D4 receptor agonist.[1]
Other studies have shown that 5-hydroxyindoline is an inhibitor of the D2 dopamine receptor.[2]
Occurrence
5-Hydroxyindoline was found and isolated from Phoebe chekiangensis.[1]