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3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine (levodopa orL-dopa), CAS # 59-92-7, is a dopamine precursor molecule.

56.78 EUR - 1296.00 EUR

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 59-92-7
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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Description

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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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

59-92-7
197.19
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
6047
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
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
1% max.
(HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
14, IV, 2492
0.1% max.
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
6047
197.19
Crystalline Powder
Cream to White
99%
C9H11NO4
MFCD00002598
15, 5516
levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa
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
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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

Product Identifier
  • L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine

Signal Word
  • Warning

Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary Statement
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine

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