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Thermo Scientific Chemicals 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine, 98+%

Catalog Number AAA1131114
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5 g
25 g
100 g
59-92-7
C9H11NO4
197.19
MFCD00002598
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa
6047
CHEBI:15765
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O
59-92-7
C9H11NO4
197.19
MFCD00002598
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa
6047
CHEBI:15765
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O

Description

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

3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine (DOPA) is used as a cell adhesion molecule in serum-free cultures of anchorage-dependent mammalian cells. It is also used as an anticholinergic drug and used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of other catecholamines (norepinephrine, epinephrine) and melanin. It acts as a precursor of dopamine product of tyrosine hydroxylase.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar 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
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point ∼295°C (decomposition)
Beilstein 2215169
Merck Index 14,5464
Solubility Information Slightly soluble in water,dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid. Insoluble in ethanol.
Formula Weight 197.19
Percent Purity ≥98%
Quantity 25 g
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Light sensitive
Chemical Name or Material 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H302-H315-H319
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301
Toxic if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P330-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber 200-445-2
RTECSNumber AY5600000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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