Levodopa

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Description

The natural form of DOPA used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

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Specifications

Cas No.	59-92-7
Product ID	L1782
Product Name	Levodopa
Chemical Name	3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine
Synonym	Bendopa; Dopaflex; Dopaidan; Doparl; Dopaston; Eldopatec; L-DOPA; Maipedopa; Parda; Veldopa
Formula Wt.	197.19
Melting Point	276
Purity	≥98%
Solubility	Soluble in water, dil HCl, and formic acid.Practically insoluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform and ethyl acetate.
Stability	Keep dry! In presence of moisture, rapid oxidation occurs.
Store Temp	Ambient
References	Morris JG. Clin Exp Neurol. 15:24-50 (1978).