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3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, 99%
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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
Specifica
Specifica
| Color | Cream to White |
| Infrared Spectrum | Authentic |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Loss on Drying | 1% max. |
| Packaging | Glass Bottle |
| Linear Formula | (HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H |
| Beilstein | 14, IV, 2492 |
| Merck Index | 15, 5516 |
| Sulfated Ash | 0.1% max. |
| Quantity | 25 g |
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RUO – Research Use Only
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