L-Dopa ethyl ester

CAS: 37178-37-3

Ref. 3D-FD171004

Product Information

• Name: L-Dopa ethyl ester
• Synonyms: (S)-Ethyl 2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoate, 3,4-Dihydroxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-phenylalanine ethyl ester, 3-Hydroxy-<span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-tyrosine ethyl ester, 3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine ethyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Dopa ethyl ester, <span class="text-smallcaps">L</span>-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, Etilevodopa, Levodopa ethyl ester, O-Ethyl-DOPA, Tv-1203, ethyl 3-hydroxy-L-tyrosinate

Description

L-Dopa ethyl ester is a prodrug that is metabolized to the active form, levodopa, in the body. It has been used as a treatment for Parkinson's disease and other diseases caused by insufficient dopamine production. L-Dopa ethyl ester may be used in combination with other drugs such as carbidopa to reduce the side effects of levodopa, such as nausea and vomiting. L-Dopa ethyl ester may also be administered orally or intravenously. The drug binds to dopamine receptors in the brain, where it is converted into levodopa. This conversion process can be inhibited by certain drugs, leading to decreased effectiveness of L-dopa ethyl ester. These drugs include phenothiazines, cimetidine, erythromycin, ketoconazole, and fluoxetine (Prozac).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 225.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%