Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter.
For example, cocaine acts by blocking dopamine uptake, while a deficiency of dopamine is associated with Parkinson s disease. Reduction to the amine, followed by reaction with 4-methoxyphenylacetyl chloride gives a compound that can be cyclized using POCl 3 . The table below lists the chemicals that we will have available for this project. If you need something that is not on this list, consult with the mentor for your project. This is the total amount of material available for each group to use on the project.