L-DOPA, Dopamine (ab120565) precursor (RMML-00120231)
Cat. No.: RMML-00120231
Category: Inhibitors & Activators
INQUIRY
25 g
5 g
Dopamine precursor
Product Features
| Source | Synthetic |
|---|---|
| Key Features | Dopamine precursor; CAS Number: 59-92-7; Soluble in water to 5 mM and in 1 eq. HCl to 100 mM; Form / State: Solid; Source: Synthetic |
Compound Information
| Biological Description | Dopamine precursor. Blood-brain barrier permeable. Increases dopamine levels in Parkinson's disease models to display anti-Parkinson's disease properties. |
|---|---|
| Alternative Names | Levodopa |
| CAS Number | 59-92-7 |
| Chemical Name | L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine |
| SMILES | Oc1ccc(C[C@@H](N)C(=O)O)cc1O |
| Molecular Formula | C9H11NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 197.19 Da |
| PubChem Identifier | 92222 |
Storage & Shipping
| Handling | Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Refer to SDS for further information. |
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| Solubility | Soluble in water to 5 mM and in 1 eq. HCl to 100 mM |
| Storage & Shipping | Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. |
For research use only. Not for clinical use.
