3-O-Methyldopa (Standard)
3-O-Methyldopa (Standard) is the analytical standard of 3-O-Methyldopa. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. 3-O-Methyldopa (3-Methoxy-L-tyrosine) is a metabolite of L-DOPA which is formed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) . 3-O-Methyldopa competitively inhibits the pharmacodynamics of l-DOPA and dopamine[1].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
300-48-1
UNSPSC
12352100
Target
Drug Derivative; Interleukin Related; Reference Standards
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Others
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Neurological Disease
Purity
99.92
Smiles
N[C@@H](CC1=CC=C(O)C(OC)=C1)C(O)=O
Molecular Formula
C10H13NO4
Molecular Weight
211.22
References & Citations
[1]Masato Asanuma, et al. 3-O-Methyldopa inhibits astrocyte-mediated dopaminergic neuroprotective effects of L-DOPA. BMC Neurosci. 2016 Jul 25;17 (1) :52.|[2]Zhong Q, et al. Limosilactobacillus-related 3-OMDP as a potential therapeutic target for depression. Ann Med. 2024 Dec;56 (1) :2417179.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C, sealed storage, away from light and moisture
Scientific Category
Reference Standards
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