Levodopa

Synonym: 59-92-7; levodopa; L-Dopa; Dopar; 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine; 3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine; Bendopa; Larodopa; Levopa; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine; Brocadopa; Cidandopa; Insulamina; Maipedopa; Dopaidan; Dopalina; Dopasol; Eldopal; Eldopar; Pardopa; Prodopa; Syndopa; 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine; (-)-Dopa; Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine

CAS Number: 59-92-7
Compound CID: 6047

Product Size

20 mg; 50 mg; 100 mg; 200 mg

Price

Datasheet

Datasheet

MSDS

MSDS

Properties

Description

Levodopa either slows the progression of Parkinson's disease or has a prolonged effect on the symptoms of the disease.

Molecular Formula

C₉H₁₁NO₄

Source

The fruits of Mucuna cochinchine-sis(Lour) Tang et Wang.

Form

White to milky white crystalline powder

Purity

≥98%, determined by UV.

Solubility

It is easily soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid, soluble in water, insoluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform and ethyl acetate.

Identity

Confirmed by NMR and MS.

Melting Point

276-278°C

Applications

Levodopa can be used for anti-parkinsonian activity experiments, etc.

Safety Information

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves, eyeshields, N95 mask