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Is benzene epinephrine?

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No: Benzene is a very toxic organic (carbon-based) chemical. Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/benzene Epinephrine is another name for adrenaline which acts as a hormone and a neurotransmitter in humans and other mammals. Structure here: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/epinephrine Epinephrine includes a "benzene" ring, but the attached groups give it its unique behavior.

Answered 9/23/2018

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unclear question!: I am not sure what your are asking here. Epinephrine's chemical structure does include a benzene molecule. Many compounds have a benzene molecule as part of their makeup. See https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/epinephrine#section=Top

Answered 10/26/2018

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