DL-Dopa

Overview

DL-Dopa is a dopamine precursor. It serves as a substrate for Mushroom Tyrosinase , which oxidizes it to dopaquinone, an intermediate in the DOPA-melanin polymerization process, and this reaction can be detected at 475 nm. DL-Dopa also forms synergistic hydrophobic and π-π stacking interactions with cationic surfactants . Its binding to cetylpyridinium chloride ( HY-B1464 ) is stronger and exhibits better thermodynamic stability than its binding to benzalkonium chloride ( HY-B2232 ). DL-Dopa can compensate for dopamine depletion in the brain and is applicable to research related to Parkinson's disease.

Application

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Product Information

• Catalog No.: HY-113404
• CAS No.: 63-84-3
• Molecular Formula: C9H11NO4
• Molecular Weight: 197.19
• Purity: 98.58%
• Storage: Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 6 months , -20°C, 1 month
• Availability: In-stock

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