(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid

CAS: 300-48-1

Ref. 3D-AAA30048

Product Information

• Name: (2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid
• Synonyms: (S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid, 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-(methoxyl)phenyl)propanoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylalanine, 3-Methoxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tyrosine, 3-Methoxy-DOPA, 3-Methoxytyrosine, 3-O-Methyl-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-DOPA, 3-O-methyldopa, 3-methoxy-L-tyrosine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylalanine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-3-O-Methyl-DOPA, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenylalanine, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Tyrosine, 3-methoxy-, Tyrosine, 3-methoxy-, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-

Description

L-DOPA is a natural amino acid and intermediate in the biosynthesis of dopamine. It is also a precursor for the synthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine. L-DOPA is synthesized from the amino acid tyrosine by the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase. It can be used as a drug to treat Parkinson's disease and other disorders that affect motor function, such as Huntington's disease and Tourette syndrome. L-DOPA is converted to dopamine by the enzyme dopa decarboxylase, which converts it to dopamine in a two-step process. The conversion of L-DOPA to dopamine can be monitored using electrochemical detection or fluorescence spectroscopy.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 211.21 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₁₃NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%