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How many protons are there in a molecule of adrenaline (c9h13no3), a neurotransmitter and hormone?

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There is 1 proton in 1 atom of Hydrogen. There are 6 protons in 1 atom of Carbon. There are 7 protons in 1 atom of Nitrogen. There are 8 protons in 1 atom of Oxygen. As the formula of Adrenaline is C9H13NO3, the number of protons will be 6x9+1x13+7x1+8x3=54+13+7+24 = 98.
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