Levodopa
Catalog #
79792
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Description
Levodopa is a dopamine precursor that is being studied as a potential treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Levodopa crosses the blood brain barrier where it is converted to dopamine by DOPA decarboxylase.
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Synonyms
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
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Purity
≥98%
Supplied As
Each tablet also contains corn starch, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc and D&C Red No.7 lake dye.
Formula
C9H11NO4
Solubility
≥6.57mg/mL in H2O with gentle warming
CAS Registry #
59-92-7