Levodopa

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Cat Number

PIPE-0366

CAS Number

59-92-7

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Product Detail

CAS Number

59-92-7

EINECS

200-445-2

Storage

2-8℃

Synonyms

2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoicacid;3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine(form2);3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine;3,4-DIHYDROXY-L-PHENYLALANINE;3,4-L-DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE;3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-L-ALANINE;3-HYDROXY-L-TYROSINE;BETA-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-L-ALANINE

Description

Levodopa is an immediate precursor of dopamine and product of tyrosine hydroxylase. It derived from vanillin is widely used for treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Molecular Formula

C9H11NO4

Molecular Weight

197.19

Appearance

Crystalline Powder

Melting Point

276-278 ℃ (lit.)

Boiling Point

334.28℃ (rough estimate)

Standard

In house;USP