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3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%
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 Acros 167530050
677.44 NOK valid until 2025-12-31
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Quantity | 5 g |
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Packaging | Glass Bottle |
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

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
59-92-7 | |
Authentic | |
1% max. | |
Glass Bottle | |
MFCD00002598 | |
15, 5516 | |
levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa | |
N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O | |
197.19 | |
6047 | |
197.19 | |
Crystalline Powder |
Cream to White | |
99% | |
C9H11NO4 | |
(HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H | |
14, IV, 2492 | |
0.1% max. | |
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N | |
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid | |
5 g | |
CHEBI:15765 | |
≥98.5% | |
3-(3, 4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine |
Safety and Handling
- L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
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 : L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
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