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. 2013 May 8;3:1796. doi: 10.1038/srep01796

Table 2. The static dielectric constant and relaxation time constant of amino acids and neurotransmitters.

    Theoretical (T = 298 K) Experimental (T = 298 K)
Material In Zwitterion Form ε0 τD(ps) ε0 τD(ps)
Gly 1 M NH3+- CH2- COO 97.36 ± 3.7 20.81 ± 2.6 100.44 22.73
Ala 1 M CH3- CH- NH3+- COO 89.52 ± 2.5 33 ± 2.4 103.54 30.871
Glu 1 M COOH - CH2 - CH2 - NH3+- COO 105.5 ± 1.3 155.5 ± 6    
Gaba 1 M NH3+ - CH2 - CH2 - CH2- COO 120.72 ± 1.7 126.55 ± 2.6 128 11714
Dopamine 1 M C6H3(OH)(O) - CH2 - CH2 - NH3+ 102.7 ± 3.9 137.52 ± 5.2