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DL-DOPA

Synonym(s):DL-3-Hydroxytyrosine;DL-DOPA;3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-DL-alanine

  • CAS NO.:63-84-3
  • Empirical Formula: C9H11NO4
  • Molecular Weight: 197.19
  • MDL number: MFCD00063060
  • EINECS: 200-566-0
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-31 20:01:59
DL-DOPA Structural

What is DL-DOPA?

The Uses of DL-DOPA

3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine is used as a dopamine precursor. It is also useful in organic synthesis.

What are the applications of Application

3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine is an immediate dopamine precursor

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.

Properties of DL-DOPA

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)
pka 2.24±0.20(Predicted)
form  Powder
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 information for DL-DOPA

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for DL-DOPA

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