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Norsalsolinol

Norsalsolinol
Skeletal formula of norsalsolinol
Space-filling model of the norsalsolinol molecule
Names
IUPAC name
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol
Other names
6,7-dihydroxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
PubChem CID
Properties
C9H11NO2
Molar mass 165.189 g/mol
Hazards
Main hazards Neurotoxin
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Norsalsolinol is a chemical compound that is produced naturally in the body through metabolism of dopamine. It has been shown to be a selective dopaminergic neurotoxin, and has been suggested as a possible cause of neurodegenerative conditions such as Parkinson's disease and the brain damage associated with alcoholism, although evidence for a causal relationship is unclear.



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