D-α-Methyl DOPA

• CAT Number: R008146
• CAS Number: 2799-15-7
• Molecular Formula: C10H13NO4
• Molecular Weight: 211.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3-Hydroxy-α-methyl-D-tyrosine; D-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine; (+)-α-Methyldopa; D-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylalanine; D-Methyldopa
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C10H13NO4/c1-10(11,9(14)15)5-6-2-3-7(12)8(13)4-6/h2-4,12-13H,5,11H2,1H3,(H,14,15)/t10-/m1/s1
• InChIKey: CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-SNVBAGLBSA-N
• SMILES: CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)(C(=O)O)N

D-α-Methyl DOPA（Cat No.:R008146）, is a synthetic compound and a derivative of DOPA (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine), a precursor to neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine. This compound is used as a medication and primarily serves as an antihypertensive agent. D-α-Methyl DOPA works by reducing sympathetic nervous system activity, leading to a decrease in blood pressure. It’s particularly useful in the treatment of hypertension and hypertensive emergencies.