L-DOPA
Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 3788
Dopamine precursor
Key Product Details
Description
Dopamine precursor
Alternative Names
Levodopa
Product Description
L-DOPA is an immediate precursor of dopamine, produced by tyrosine hydroxylase. Displays antiParkinsonian activity.Product Specifications
Molecular Weight
197.19
Formula
C9H11NO4
Storage
Store at -20°C
Purity
≥98% (HPLC)
Chemical Name
L-3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
CAS Number
59-92-7
PubChem ID
6047
InChI Key
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
SMILES
OC1=C(O)C=CC(C[C@H](N)C(O)=O)=C1
The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
Solubility
| Solvent | Max Conc. mg/mL | Max Conc. mM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solubility | |||
| water | 0.99 | 5 | |
| 1eq. HCl | 9.86 | 50 |
Preparing Stock Solutions
for L-DOPA
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 197.19
Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which all affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mM | 10.14 mL | 50.71 mL | 101.43 mL |
| 2.5 mM | 2.03 mL | 10.14 mL | 20.29 mL |
| 5 mM | 1.01 mL | 5.07 mL | 10.14 mL |
| 25 mM | 0.20 mL | 1.01 mL | 2.03 mL |
Calculators
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Dilution Calculator
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Background References
References are publications that support the biological activity of the product.
- Pisani and Shen Levodopa-induced dyskinesia and striatal signaling pathways. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA
Product Specific Notices for L-DOPA
For research use only
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Levodopa, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive toxicity with developmental effects. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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