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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
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
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).
