(2RS,3RS)-2-AMINO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-PHENYL)-3-HYDROXY-PROPIONIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

202-205°C (dec.)

Boiling point:

549.8±50.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

1.608±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

storage temp. 

-15°C

solubility 

ethanol: 50 mg/mL Solutions should be freshly prepared.

form 

powder

pka

2.09±0.24(Predicted)

color 

off-white to yellow-tan

Safety Information

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

VT9626000

MSDS

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(2RS,3RS)-2-AMINO-3-(3,4-DIHYDROXY-PHENYL)-3-HYDROXY-PROPIONIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

White Solid

Uses

A synthetic amino acid precursor of Norepinephrine. Antiparkinsonian.

Definition

ChEBI: Droxidopa is a serine derivative that is L-serine substituted at the beta-position by a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group. A prodrug for noradrenalone, it is used for treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension It has a role as a prodrug, a vasoconstrictor agent and an antihypertensive agent. It is a L-tyrosine derivative and a member of catechols.

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