Levodopa 59-92-7
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Post Date:
May 07,2019
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Expiry Date:
Nov 03,2019
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Detailed Description:
Cas No. :59-92-7
L-DOPA (alt., L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) is a chemical that is made and used as part of the normal biology of humans, some animals and plants. Some animals and humans make it via biosynthesis from the amino acid L-tyrosine. L-DOPA is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline) collectively known as catecholamines. As a drug, it is used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia.
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CAS Registry Number:
59-92-7
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Synonyms:
;L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine;Levodopa;L-DOPA 3,4-L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine;3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine;H-Tyr(3-OH)-OH;L-3-Hydroxytyrosine;
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Molecular Formula:
C9H11NO4
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Molecular Weight:
197.1879
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Molecular Structure:
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Hazard Symbols:
Xn:Harmful;
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Risk Codes:
R22:;
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Safety Description:
S24/25:;
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