pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceability to USP, PhEur and BP
Synonym(s): 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine; 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine; L-3-Hydroxytyrosine; L-DOPA; Levodopa
Empirical Formula: C9H11NO4
Formula Weight: 197.19
Linear Formula: (HO)2C6H3CH2CH(NH2)CO2H
MDL Number: MFCD00002598
Melting Point: 276-278 °C(lit.)
Beilstein Registry Number: 2215169
RTECS No.: AY5600000
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary statements: P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes (Europe) : Xn
Risk Statements (Europe): 22-36/37/38
Safety Statements (Europe): 26-36
WGK Germany: 3