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Sigma-Aldrich

α-Methyl-DL-tyrosine methyl ester hydrochloride

≥95% (HPLC)

Synonym(s):

α-MT methyl ester hydrochloride, 2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-DL-phenylalanine methyl ester hydrochloride, AMPT methyl ester hydrochloride

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Linear Formula:
4-(HO)C6H4CH2C(CH3)(NH2)CO2CH3 · HCl
CAS Number:
7361-31-1
Molecular Weight:
245.70
Beilstein:
5163031
EC Number:
230-900-0
MDL number:
MFCD00012606
UNSPSC Code:
12352108
PubChem Substance ID:
24278548
NACRES:
NA.32

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

mp

192 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

DMSO: ≥20 mg/mL, clear, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

Cl[H].COC(=O)C(C)(N)Cc1ccc(O)cc1

InChI

1S/C11H15NO3.ClH/c1-11(12,10(14)15-2)7-8-3-5-9(13)6-4-8;/h3-6,13H,7,12H2,1-2H3;1H

InChI key

OOVDEPZODSXAMU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Gene Information

human ... TH(7054)

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Application

α-Methyl-DL-tyrosine methyl ester hydrochloride has been used to evaluate norepinephrine turnover.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-Methyl-DL-tyrosine (α-MT) prevents hyperactivity, sniffing-licking-gnawing syndrome, anorexia and ameliorates certain effects of amphetamine. It inhibits dopamine production and prevents apoptosis stimulated by mutant α-synuclein.
Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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