L-Methyldopa

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L-Methyldopa Structure
L-Methyldopa structure
Common Name L-Methyldopa
CAS Number 55-40-3 Molecular Weight 211.214
Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 441.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H13NO4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 220.9±28.7 °C

 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 441.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H13NO4
Molecular Weight 211.214
Flash Point 220.9±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 211.084457
PSA 103.78000
LogP 0.13
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.635
InChIKey CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(N)(Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(=O)O
Storage condition −20°C

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Hazard Codes Xi
Risk Phrases 36
Safety Phrases S26-S37/39
WGK Germany 3
HS Code 2916399090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

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CAS#:55-40-3

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Literature: Tetrahedron Letters, , vol. 23, # 41 p. 4259 - 4262

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CAS#:55-40-3

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 Precursor & DownStream

This table lists upstream starting materials and downstream derivative products related to this chemical.

Precursor  4

DownStream  0

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2922509090
Summary 2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0%

 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

a-Methyl-L-dopa
α-Methyl-L-dopa
Dopegyt
3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl alanine
L-(-)-b-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-a-methylalanine
L-(-)-α-Methyl-β-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
L-(-)-a-Methyl-b-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
rac Alpha-Methyl DOPA
2-Methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-DL-alanine
a-Methyl Dopa
(+)-α-Methyldopa
UNII:33TD13T99R
α-Methyl dopa
3-Hydroxy-α-methyltyrosine
L-(a-Md)
L-α-Methyldopa
(-)-α-Methyldopa
3-Hydroxy-α-methyl-L-tyrosine
Dopamet
(S)-(-)-a-Methyldopa
a-Methyl-b-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine
Bayer 1440L
MFCD00065917
Methyl dopa
Aldomet
EINECS 200-232-4
l-a-Methyldopa
(S)-a-Methyldopa
ALDORIL
Methyldopa
L-a-Methyl-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine
(-)-Methyldopa
Elanpres

 L-Methyldopa | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Polar surface area (PSA) of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is 103.78000.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine: 84713-76-8;23234-41-5;84713-73-5;5934-66-7.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Molecular formula of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is C10H13NO4.
Q: What is the English name of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: The English name of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: LogP of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is 0.13.
Q: What is the safety information for 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Safety information for 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine: S26-S37/39.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Boiling point of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is 441.6±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What is the CAS number of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: CAS number of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is 55-40-3.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: InChIKey of 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine is CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What are the storage conditions for 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine?
A: Storage conditions for 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine: −20°C.

 L-Methyldopafactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
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