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L-DOPA

Cat. No. 3788

L-DOPA C9H11NO4 [59-92-7]

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Alternative Name: Levodopa

Chemical Name: L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine

Biological Activity

Immediate precursor of dopamine, produced by tyrosine hydroxylase. Displays antiParkinsonian activity.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
197.19
Formula:
C9H11NO4
Solubility:
Soluble to 5 mM in water and to 50 mM in 1eq. HCl
Purity:
>99 %
Storage:
Store at -20°C
CAS No:
59-92-7

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References

Pisani and Shen (2009) Levodopa-induced dyskinesia and striatal signaling pathways. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA 106 2973.

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