DL-Methyldopa

DL-Methyldopa (rac α-Methyl DOPA) (Compound 14) is a centrally acting α2-adrenergic receptor agonist. DL-Methyldopa can serve as an intermediate in neurotransmitter biosynthesis. DL-Methyldopa can be used in research on neurological diseases[1].

Product Specifications

CAS Number

[55-40-3]

Product Name Alternative

Rac α-Methyl DOPA

UNSPSC

12352005

Hazard Statement

H302-H312-H332

Target

Adrenergic Receptor

Related Pathways

GPCR/G Protein; Neuronal Signaling

Field of Research

Neurological Disease

Smiles

O=C(C(C)(CC1=CC=C(C(O)=C1)O)N)O

Molecular Formula

C10H13NO4

Molecular Weight

211.21

Precautions

P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P330-P363-P501

References & Citations

[1]Kang-Yell Choi, et al. Compositions and methods for suppressing and/or treating neurodegenerative diseases and/or a clinical condition thereof.WO2021090172 A1. 2022-05-04.