(DL)-3-O-Methyldopa

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(DL)-3-O-Methyldopa Structure
(DL)-3-O-Methyldopa structure
Common Name (DL)-3-O-Methyldopa
CAS Number 7636-26-2 Molecular Weight 211.214
Density 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 407.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H13NO4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point 200.1±28.7 °C

 Use of (DL)-3-O-Methyldopa


3-O-Methyl-DL-DOPA is an endogenous metabolite present in Cerebrospinal_Fluid that can be used for the research of Epilepsy, Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency and Aromatic L Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency[1][2][3][4].

 Names

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

Name 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 (DL)-3-O-Methyldopa Biological Activity

This table contains bioactivity, target information and biological‑assay experimental data of this compound.

Description 3-O-Methyl-DL-DOPA is an endogenous metabolite present in Cerebrospinal_Fluid that can be used for the research of Epilepsy, Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency and Aromatic L Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency[1][2][3][4].
Related Catalog
In Vitro Endogenous metabolites is defined as those that are annotated by Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes as substrates or products of the ~1900 metabolic enzymes encoded in our genome. It is clear in the body of literature that there are documented toxic properties for many of these metabolites[1].
References

[1]. Lee N, et al. Endogenous toxic metabolites and implications in cancer therapy. Oncogene. 2020 Aug;39(35):5709-5720.  

[2]. Darin N, et al. Mutations in PROSC Disrupt Cellular Pyridoxal Phosphate Homeostasis and Cause Vitamin-B6-Dependent Epilepsy. Am J Hum Genet. 2016 Dec 1;99(6):1325-1337.  

[3]. Ormazabal A, et al. Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate values in cerebrospinal fluid: reference values and diagnosis of PNPO deficiency in paediatric patients. Mol Genet Metab. 2008 Jun;94(2):173-7.  

[4]. Abdenur JE, et al. Aromatic l-aminoacid decarboxylase deficiency: unusual neonatal presentation and additional findings in organic acid analysis. Mol Genet Metab. 2006 Jan;87(1):48-53.  

 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 1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 407.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C10H13NO4
Molecular Weight 211.214
Flash Point 200.1±28.7 °C
Exact Mass 211.084457
PSA 92.78000
LogP 0.08
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.0 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.591
InChIKey PFDUUKDQEHURQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES COc1cc(CC(N)C(=O)O)ccc1O

 MSDS

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

Material Safety Data Sheet

Section1. Identification of the substance
Product Name: 3-Methoxy-DL-tyrosine
Synonyms:

Section2. Hazards identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin, and if swallowed.

Section3. Composition/information on ingredients.
Ingredient name:3-Methoxy-DL-tyrosine
CAS number:7636-26-2

Section4. First aid measures
Skin contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Eye contact:Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate
flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. In severe cases or if symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Ingestion:Wash out mouth with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.

Section5. Fire fighting measures
In the event of a fire involving this material, alone or in combination with other materials, use dry
powder or carbon dioxide extinguishers. Protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
should be worn.

Section6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions: Wear suitable personal protective equipment which performs satisfactorily and meets local/state/national
standards.
Respiratory precaution:Wear approved mask/respirator
Hand precaution:Wear suitable gloves/gauntlets
Skin protection:Wear suitable protective clothing
Eye protection:Wear suitable eye protection
Methods for cleaning up: Mix with sand or similar inert absorbent material, sweep up and keep in a tightly closed container
for disposal. See section 12.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to enter drains or water courses.

Section7. Handling and storage
Handling:This product should be handled only by, or under the close supervision of, those properly qualified
in the handling and use of potentially hazardous chemicals, who should take into account the fire,
health and chemical hazard data given on this sheet.
Store in closed vessels, refrigerated.
Storage:

Section8. Exposure Controls / Personal protection
Engineering Controls: Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Personal protective equipment: Wear laboratory clothing, chemical-resistant gloves and safety goggles.
General hydiene measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Section9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:Not specified
Boiling point:No data
No data
Melting point:
Flash point:No data
Density:No data
Molecular formula:C10H13NO4
Molecular weight:211.2

Section10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid: Oxidizing agents.
Possible hazardous combustion products: Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides.

Section11. Toxicological information
No data.

Section12. Ecological information
No data.

Section13. Disposal consideration
Arrange disposal as special waste, by licensed disposal company, in consultation with local waste
disposal authority, in accordance with national and regional regulations.

Section14. Transportation information
Non-harzardous for air and ground transportation.

Section15. Regulatory information
No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section
302, or have known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold reporting levels established by SARA
Title III, Section 313.


SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A

 Safety Information

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

Risk Phrases 22-36/37/38
Safety Phrases 22-26-36/37/39
RIDADR NONH for all modes of transport

 Synthetic Route

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

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CAS#:7636-26-2

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Literature: Journal of the Chemical Society, , p. 1692,1694

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Literature: Journal of Organic Chemistry, , vol. 23, p. 27,32

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CAS#:7636-26-2

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Literature: Journal of the Chemical Society, , p. 1692,1694

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Literature: Journal of the American Chemical Society, , vol. 35, p. 1611

 Precursor & DownStream

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

Precursor  7

DownStream  0

 Articles25

More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

Cysteinyl-glycine reduction as marker for levodopa-induced oxidative stress in Parkinson's disease patients.

Mov. Disord 26 , 543-546, (2011)

Oxidative stress is influenced by the thiol homeostasis, which determines the redox milieu. One of its components is Cysteinyl-glycine (Cys-Gly) generation, as its metabolic precursor is the free radi...

Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling of levodopa in patients with advanced Parkinson disease.

Clin. Neuropharmacol. 33(3) , 135-41, (2010)

The aims of the present study were to investigate the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (pk/pd) relationship of levodopa (l-dopa) in patients with advanced Parkinson disease (PD) and also to evaluat...

Levodopa infusion combined with entacapone or tolcapone in Parkinson disease: a pilot trial.

Eur. J. Neurol. 19(6) , 820-6, (2012)

Catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitors may be used to decrease levodopa requirement. The objective was to investigate whether the levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel infusion dose can be reduced by 20%...

 Synonyms

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

3-Methoxytyrosine
3-Methoxy-D,L-tyrosine
2-amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid
3-Methoxy-tyrosine
3-METHOXY-DL-TYROSINE
UNII:SO86T1OB2P
3-O-Methyldopa

 (DL)-3-O-Methyldopa | FAQ

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

Q: What is the CAS number of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: CAS number of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is 7636-26-2.
Q: What are the uses of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: Main uses of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid: 3-O-Methyl-DL-DOPA is an endogenous metabolite present in Cerebrospinal_Fluid that can be used for the research of Epilepsy, Purine Nucleoside Phosphorylase Deficiency and Aromatic L Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency[1][2][3][4].
Q: What is the safety information for 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: Safety information for 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid: 22-26-36/37/39.
Q: What is the LogP of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: LogP of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is 0.08.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: SMILES notation of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is COc1cc(CC(N)C(=O)O)ccc1O.
Q: What is the molecular formula of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: Molecular formula of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is C10H13NO4.
Q: What are the upstream materials of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid: 6391-59-9;74-90-8;60470-82-8;5447-36-9;93-28-7;5438-45-9;62682-19-3.
Q: What is the InChIKey of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: InChIKey of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is PFDUUKDQEHURQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What English synonyms does 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid have?
A: English synonyms of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid: 3-Methoxytyrosine, 3-Methoxy-D,L-tyrosine, 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid, 3-Methoxy-tyrosine, 3-METHOXY-DL-TYROSINE, UNII:SO86T1OB2P, 3-O-Methyldopa.
Q: What is the boiling point of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid?
A: Boiling point of 2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid is 407.3±45.0 °C at 760 mmHg.

 (DL)-3-O-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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