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3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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
Specifications
Specifications
Color | Cream to White |
Assay Percent Range | 99% |
Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
Linear Formula | (HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H |
Beilstein | 14, IV, 2492 |
Loss on Drying | 1% max. |
Merck Index | 15, 5516 |
Packaging | Glass Bottle |
Formula Weight | 197.19 |
Percent Purity | ≥98.5% |
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RUO – Research Use Only