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3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%
3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine (levodopa orL-dopa), CAS # 59-92-7, is a dopamine precursor molecule. | CAS: 59-92-7 | C9H11NO4 | 197.19 g/mol
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS | 59-92-7 |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H11NO4 |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 197.19 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002598 |
| InChI Key | WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N |
| Synonym | levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa |
| PubChem CID | 6047 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:15765 |
| IUPAC Name | (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid |
| SMILES | N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O |
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AC167530250
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Description
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
General Description
• 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, or L-dopa, is converted to dopamine by DOPA decarboxylase in the body
• Upon conversion to dopamine, it acts as an excitatory neurotransmitter
Applications
• L-dopa is useful in the laboratory study of Parkinson’s to replenish dopamine in depleted circuits
• L-dopa has also been used for laboratory research on hypertension and melanocyte activity
Chemical Identifiers
| C9H11NO4 | |
| MFCD00002598 | |
| levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa | |
| CHEBI:15765 | |
| N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O |
Specifications
| 59-92-7 | |
| Authentic | |
| 99% | |
| (HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H | |
| 14, IV, 2492 | |
| levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa | |
| WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N | |
| (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid | |
| 6047 | |
| 197.19 | |
| Crystalline Powder |
| Cream to White | |
| 1% max. | |
| C9H11NO4 | |
| MFCD00002598 | |
| 15, 5516 | |
| 0.1% max. | |
| N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O | |
| 197.19 | |
| CHEBI:15765 | |
| ≥98.5% | |
| 3-(3, 4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.
Warning
RUO – Research Use Only