1361009

Levodopa

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(s): 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine, L-3-Hydroxytyrosine, L-DOPA, Levodopa
• Linear Formula: (HO)₂C₆H₃CH₂CH(NH₂)CO₂H
• CAS Number: 59-92-7
• Molecular Weight: 197.19
• Beilstein: 2215169
• MDL number: MFCD00002598
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• PubChem Substance ID: 329750042
• NACRES: NA.24

Properties

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• API family: levodopa
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• mp: 276-278 °C (lit.)
• application(s): pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: 2-8°C
• SMILES string: N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(O)=O
• InChI: 1S/C9H11NO4/c10-6(9(13)14)3-5-1-2-7(11)8(12)4-5/h1-2,4,6,11-12H,3,10H2,(H,13,14)/t6-/m0/s1
• InChI key: WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N
• Gene Information: human ... DRD3(1814)

Description

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Levodopa USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:

• Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets
• Carbidopa and Levodopa Orally Disintegrating Tablets
• Carbidopa and Levodopa Extended-Release Tablets

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H302,H315,H319,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable