| Identification | More | [Name]
DL-DOPA | [CAS]
63-84-3 | [Synonyms]
2-AMINO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-PHENYL)-PROPIONIC ACID
3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-DL-ALANINE
DL-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)ALANINE
DL-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)-ALANINE, B-
DL-3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE
DL-3-HYDROXYTYROSINE
DL-BETA-(3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYL)ALANINE
DL-DOPA
(.+/-.)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
(.+/-.)-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
(+-)-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine
(R,S)-Dopa
3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine
3',4'-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
3’,4’-dihydroxyphenylalanine
3-hydroxy-dl-tyrosin
3-hydroxy-dl-tyrosine
4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(dl-alanin
Alanine, 3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-, DL- | [EINECS(EC#)]
200-566-0 | [Molecular Formula]
C9H11NO4 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00063060 | [Molecular Weight]
197.19 | [MOL File]
63-84-3.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
270-272 °C(lit.) | [Boiling point ]
334.28°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.3075 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.5270 (estimate) | [storage temp. ]
Store at -20°C | [solubility ]
Water:62.5(Max Conc. mg/mL);316.95(Max Conc. mM) | [form ]
Powder | [pka]
2.24±0.20(Predicted) | [color ]
Off-white | [Odor]
Odorless | [Water Solubility ]
Soluble in water, 0.5M dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid. Insoluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform and ethyl acetate. | [Merck ]
14,3420 | [BRN ]
3204800 | [CAS DataBase Reference]
63-84-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xi | [Risk Statements ]
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . | [WGK Germany ]
3
| [RTECS ]
AY5250000
| [HS Code ]
2922500090 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine is used as a dopamine precursor. It is also useful in organic synthesis. | [Definition]
ChEBI: A hydroxyphenylalanine carrying hydroxy substituents at positions 3 and 4 of the benzene ring. | [Synthesis Reference(s)]
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 70, p. 693, 1948 DOI: 10.1021/ja01182a079 | [Biochem/physiol Actions]
3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine is an immediate precursor of dopamine, which is a product of tyrosine hydroxylase. | [storage]
Store at -20°C |
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