Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry

Epinephrine (adrenaline): IUPAC name (R)-4-(1-hydroxy-2-(methylamino)ethyl)benzene-1,2-diol. A hormone and neurotransmitter. Biosynthesized via SAM methylation of norepinephrine.

Norepinephrine		Epinephrine (adrenaline)

Methylation of norepinephrine by SAM produces epinephrine (adrenaline).