L-ß-3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl, 25 g
Key Features and Details
SYNONYMS: 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine; L-3-Hydroxytyrosine; L-DOPA; Levodopa
CAS: #
59-92-7
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C
9
H
11
NO
4
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 197.19
BEILSTEIN REGISTRY No.: 2215169
EC No: 200-445-2
MDL No: MFCD00002598
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine (L-DOPA), an antiParkinsonian agent, is the natural isomer of the immediate precursor to dopamine. L-DOPA is the product of the hydroxylation of L-tyrosine by tyrosine hydroxylase in brain and in adrenal medulla.
Application Notes
L-beta-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine used in treatment of Parkinsonism. Also an inhibitor of tyrosine aminotransferase.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Treatment of Parkinsonism | Inhibitor of tyrosine aminotransferase
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: 0210157825
Base Catalog Number: 10157825
Alternate Names: 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine; L-3-Hydroxytyrosine; L-DOPA; Levodopa
Beilstein Registration No
: 2215169
Biochemical Physiological Actions
: Natural isomer of the immediate precursor of dopamine; product of tyrosine hydroxylase
CAS
: #
59-92-7
EC No
: 200-445-2
Extinction Coefficient
: EmM= 2.63 (280 nm); 6.17 (220.5 nm) (Lit.)
Format
: Powder
Hazard Statements
: H302-H315-H319-H335
MDL No
: MFCD00002598
Melting Point
: 276-278 °C(Lit.)
Molecular Formula
: C
9
H
11
NO
4
Molecular Weight
: 197.19
pKa
: pKa(25 °C): 2.3, 8.7, 9.7, 13.4 (Lit.)
PPE
: Dust mask , Eyeshields, Gloves
Purity
: =99.0%
RTECS No
: AY5600000
Safety Symbol
: GHS07
Solubility
: Soluble in 0.5M HCl(50 mg/mL).
