Levodopa

Catalog Number	ACM59927
CAS Number	59-92-7
Structure
Synonyms	L-Dihydroxyphenylalanine
IUPAC Name	(2S)-2-Amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Molecular Weight	197.19
Molecular Formula	C9H11NO4
Canonical SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)O)O
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H11NO4/c10-6(9(13)14)3-5-1-2-7(11)8(12)4-5/h1-2,4,6,11-12H,3,10H2,(H,13,14)/t6-/m0/s1
InChI Key	WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
Boiling Point	334.28 °C
Melting Point	276-278 °C(lit.)
Purity	98%
Density	1.3075 g/cm³
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water, dilute hydrochloric acid, formic acid, insoluble in ethanol
Appearance	Colorless to white odorless solid
Application	Antiparkinson drugs
Storage	2-8 °C
Complexity	209
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	1
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	1
Exact Mass	197.06880783
Heavy Atom Count	14
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	4
Isomeric SMILES	C1=CC(=C(C=C1C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)O)O
Monoisotopic Mass	197.06880783
PhysicalState	Crystalline powder
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Topological Polar Surface Area	104 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the chemical formula of Levodopa?

The chemical formula of Levodopa is C9H11NO4.

What is the melting point of Levodopa?

The melting point of Levodopa is 276-278°C.

What is the boiling point of Levodopa?

The boiling point of Levodopa is approximately 334.28°C.

What is the biological function of Levodopa in the body?

Levodopa is the biochemical precursor of dopamine and is used to elevate dopamine levels in the neostriatum of parkinsonian patients.

Which enzyme converts Levodopa to dopamine in the brain?

Levodopa is converted to dopamine by the enzyme DOPA decarboxylase.

What are some of the synonyms for Levodopa?

Some synonyms for Levodopa are 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine, and L-DOPA.

What safety information is associated with Levodopa?

Levodopa is poison by ingestion, moderately toxic by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes, and a questionable human carcinogen producing skin tumors.

How is Levodopa manufactured?

Levodopa can be prepared from 3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-l-alanine, and l-tyrosine, and by fermentation of l-tyrosine.

What are some side effects associated with Levodopa?

Levodopa may cause fever, unusual muscle stiffness, confusion, fast heartbeat, and rapid breathing. It may also cause darkening of saliva, urine, or sweat.

What is the therapeutic function of Levodopa?

Levodopa is used as an antiparkinsonian drug for treating the stiffness, tremors, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease.

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