3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine

CAS: 63-84-3

Ref. 3D-FD58239

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine
• Synonyms: DL-DOPA
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine is a phenolic compound that can be found in plants, animals and humans. It is a precursor of dopamine and has been shown to inhibit bacterial growth and decrease the production of p-hydroxybenzoic acid by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase. 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine has also been shown to have antioxidant properties and may be useful in preventing neuronal death. 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine has the ability to prevent oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. The compound also inhibits lipid peroxidation induced by trifluoroacetic acid (TFA).

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 197.19 g/mol
• Formula: C₉H₁₁NO₄
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: White Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11NO4/c10-6(9(13)14)3-5-1-2-7(11)8(12)4-5/h1-2,4,6,11-12H,3,10H2,(H,13,14)
• InChI key: InChIKey=WTDRDQBEARUVNC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: NC(Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(=O)O