adrenaline

synonyms: 4-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl]benzene-1,2-diol, epinephrine
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10345

Catecholamine hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure, and carbohydrate metabolism.

See also: noradrenaline
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 717 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'adrenaline' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.10345 RIS BibTex EndNote
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