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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:
59-92-7
Molecular Weight:
197.19
Beilstein:
2215169
MDL number:
MFCD00002598
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750042
NACRES:
NA.24

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)

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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.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319,H335

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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Damian M Herz et al.
Annals of neurology, 75(6), 829-836 (2014-06-04)
In Parkinson disease (PD), long-term treatment with the dopamine precursor levodopa gradually induces involuntary "dyskinesia" movements. The neural mechanisms underlying the emergence of levodopa-induced dyskinesias in vivo are still poorly understood. Here, we applied functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to
Pol Nadal-Jimenez et al.
Journal of bacteriology, 196(14), 2681-2690 (2014-05-13)
The iron binding siderophore pyoverdine constitutes a major adaptive factor contributing to both virulence and survival in fluorescent pseudomonads. For decades, pyoverdine production has allowed the identification and classification of fluorescent and nonfluorescent pseudomonads. Here, we demonstrate that PvdP, a
Nicolas Morin et al.
Experimental neurology, 256, 105-116 (2013-01-31)
The treatment of motor symptoms of Parkinson disease (PD) with the dopamine (DA) precursor, l-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (l-DOPA) introduced 50years ago still remains a very effective medication. However, involuntary movements termed l-DOPA-induced dyskinesias (LID) appear in the vast majority of PD patients
Lukas L Imbach et al.
Parkinsonism & related disorders, 20(11), 1283-1286 (2014-09-28)
Diagnosis and treatment of tremor are largely based on clinical assessment. Whereas in some patients tremor may respond to dopaminergic treatment, in general l-Dopa response to tremor varies considerably. The aim of this study was to predict l-Dopa response by
Vincent J J Odekerken et al.
Neurology, 84(13), 1355-1361 (2015-03-01)
To assess the neuropsychological outcome 12 months after bilateral deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the globus pallidus pars interna (GPi) or subthalamic nucleus (STN) for advanced Parkinson disease. We randomly assigned patients to receive either GPi DBS or STN DBS.
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