Thermo Scientific Chemicals 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine, 98%

Description

3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine is used as a dopamine precursor. It is also useful in organic synthesis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 63-84-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO4
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 197.19
• MDL Number: MFCD00063060
• InChI Key: WTDRDQBEARUVNC-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: dl-dopa, 3,4-dihydroxy-dl-phenylalanine, 2-amino-3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl propanoic acid, dl-dioxyphenylalanine, dl-dihydroxyphenylalanine, 3-3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-dl-alanine, 3-hydroxytyrosine, 3-hydroxy-dl-tyrosine, dopa, dl-3,4-dopa
• PubChem CID: 836
• ChEBI: CHEBI:49168
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
• SMILES: NC(CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: 290°C (decomposition)
• Merck Index: 14,3420
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,0.5M dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid. Insoluble in ethanol,benzene,chloroform and ethyl acetate.
• Quantity: 5 g
• Odor: Odorless
• Formula Weight: 197.19
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: 3,4-Dihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine

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