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Thermo Scientific Chemicals 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine, 98+%
3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine (levodopa orL-dopa), CAS # 59-92-7, is a dopamine precursor molecule. | CAS: 59-92-7 | C9H11NO4 | 197.19 g/mol
Brand: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A11311.06
| Quantity | 5 g |
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Description
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.
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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
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
| ∼295°C (decomposition) | |
| C9H11NO4 | |
| 2215169 | |
| levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa | |
| WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N | |
| (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid | |
| 5 g | |
| CHEBI:15765 | |
| 197.19 | |
| ≥98% |
| 59-92-7 | |
| MFCD00002598 | |
| 14,5464 | |
| Slightly soluble in water,dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid. Insoluble in ethanol. | |
| N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O | |
| 197.19 | |
| 6047 | |
| Odorless | |
| Light sensitive | |
| 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine |
Safety and Handling
Product Identifier
Signal Word
Hazard Category
Hazard Statement
Precautionary Statement
Supplemental information
- 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
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 : 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
Certificates
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5 results found
| Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| P31L030 | Certificate of Analysis | 17/05/2025 | A11311.14,A11311.22,A11311.06 |
| Y15K059 | Certificate of Analysis | 19/11/2024 | A11311.14,A11311.22,A11311.06 |
| X21K022 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/10/2024 | A11311.14,A11311.22,A11311.06 |
| T29K066 | Certificate of Analysis | 21/08/2024 | A11311.14,A11311.22,A11311.06 |
| Q23K033 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/06/2024 | A11311.14,A11311.22,A11311.06 |
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