3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10606762	Thermo Scientific Acros 167530050	5 g	Glass Bottle
10701251	Thermo Scientific Acros 167530250	25 g	Glass Bottle
10703724	Thermo Scientific Acros 167531000	100 g	Glass Bottle
10485555	Thermo Scientific Acros 167535000	500 g	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

• CAS: 59-92-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.19
• InChI Key: WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
• PubChem CID: 6047
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid

• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO4
• MDL Number: MFCD00002598
• Synonym: levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15765
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O

Specifications

• CAS: 59-92-7
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Loss on Drying: 1% max.
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• Beilstein: 14, IV, 2492
• Sulfated Ash: 0.1% max.
• InChI Key: WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
• PubChem CID: 6047
• Formula Weight: 197.19
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder

• Color: Cream to White
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO4
• MDL Number: MFCD00002598
• Merck Index: 15, 5516
• Synonym: levodopa, l-dopa, dopar, 3-hydroxy-l-tyrosine, 3,4-dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, larodopa, bendopa, levopa, dihydroxy-l-phenylalanine, cidandopa
• SMILES: N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.19
• ChEBI: CHEBI:15765
• Percent Purity: ≥98.5%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-(3, 4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.

GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

Warning

Product Identifier

• 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

RUO – Research Use Only