Product Specification: Levodopa 99% and different specs are also available Reference Standard: BP2007, BP2012, EP7.0, USP35

Synonyms:3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanin; L-Dopa, Bendopa, Dopar, Larodopa, Parda, Vevopa;

Botanical Resource: Stizolobium cochinchin ensis(Lour). Tang et Wang. or Mucuna Pruriens (L)                

Part of the Plant Used: Seed      

Reference Standard:BP2007, BP2012, EP7.0, USP35, CP2010

CAS No.:         59-92-7

EINECS:         200-445-2

RTECS:           AY5600000

Molecular formula: C9H11NO4

Molecular Structure:

Molecular weight: 197.19Melting Point:    276-278

Appearance:       White to beige powder.

Solubility in water : 1.6 g/L

Product Specification: Levodopa 99% and different specs are also available

Product Introduction

Levodopa is a naturally occurring dietary supplement and psychoactive drug found in certain kinds of herbs. The most common plant source of Levodopa marketed in this manner is Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour) and Mucuna Pruriens. Some animals including humans make it via biosynthesis from the amino acid L-tyrosine. L-DOPA is synthesized from the amino acid L-tyrosine in the mammalian body and brain, it is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine collectively known as catecholamines. L-DOPA can be manufactured and in its pure form is sold as a psychoactive drug with the INN levodopa. Aside from its natural and essential biological role, L-DOPA is also used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia. It is a prescription drug in the US.

Usage

Used for the treatment of parkinsonian disorders and is usually given with agents that inhibit its conversion to dopamine outside of the central nervous system.

Applications

Dietary supplement and psychoactive drug.

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