This product is slightly soluble in water and acidic solutions, and practically insoluble in ethanol. It is unstable in aqueous alkaline solutions. Solutions should be freshly prepared, as the product is rapidly oxidized by air and may darken when exposed to air and light.
1361009
USP
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
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Linear Formula:
(HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
197.19
Beilstein:
2215169
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24
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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)
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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.
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Sales restrictions may apply.
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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
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