Name: | Dihydroxyphenylalanine |
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PubChem Compound ID: | 6453586 |
Description: | A beta-hydroxylated derivative of phenylalanine. The D-form of dihydroxyphenylalanine has less physiologic activity than the L-form and is commonly used experimentally to determine whether the pharmacological effects of LEVODOPA are stereospecific. |
Molecular formula: | C9H11NO4 |
Molecular weight: | 197.188 g/mol |
Synonyms: |
3-(2,5-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine; Alanine, 3-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-; Dihydroxyphenylalanine; 582-32-1
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