L-DOPA methyl ester (hydrochloride), CAS 1421-65-4

Shelf life (days): 1460.0

Formulation: A crystalline solid

Formal Name: 3-hydroxy-L-tyrosine, methyl ester, monohydrochloride

Purity: ≥98%

Formula Markup: C10H13NO4 / HCl

Formula Weight: 247.7

CAS Number: 1421-65-4

Notes: L-DOPA (Item No. 13248) is a metabolic precursor of dopamine that is capable of crossing the blood brain barrier to act as a dopamine D1 receptor agonist. It is produced from L-tyrosine by trysosine hydroxylase. In the brain, L-DOPA is converted to dopamine by the enzyme aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase. It is conventionally used to increase dopamine concentrations in the brain as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease and stroke recovery.{17819} L-DOPA methyl ester is a neutral derivative of L-DOPA formulated for increased solubility compared to the parent compound.{26614}

• SKU: CAY16149-1
• Manufacturer: Cayman Chemical
• Manufacturer SKU: 16149-1
• Package Unit: 1 g
• Quantity Unit: STK