CAS No. 63-84-3
Batch:
Purity:98.01
Chemical Structure
Check the
DL-Dopa
product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.
| CAS Number | 63-84-3 | |
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| Molecular Formula |
C9H11NO4 |
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| Molecular Weight (MW) | 197.19 | |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1CC(C(=O)O)N)O)O |
DL-Dopa is an amino acid derivative and an immediate precursor of dopamine. Following cellular uptake and transport across the blood-brain barrier, it undergoes enzymatic conversion by aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase to yield dopamine. This metabolic conversion replenishes endogenous catecholamine stores, enhancing dopamine receptor activation and modulating downstream dopaminergic signaling pathways that regulate synaptic neurotransmission, motor coordination, and neurochemical homeostasis.
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All in vitro solubility values are batch-tested experimental data (non-literature values).
| Solvent | Solubility & Note |
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| DMSO |
3 mg/mL
(15.21 mM)
(Moisture-contaminated DMSO may reduce solubility. Use fresh, anhydrous DMSO. The recommended stock concentration is 10 mM in DMSO.) |
Q: Why does a DMSO stock precipitate in media/saline?
A: It is caused by unheated aqueous media (supersaturation), local solvent shock, or incorrect mixing sequence.
How to fix it?
- Preheat media/saline to 37°C.
- Mix rapidly (pipette/vortex) upon addition.
- For complex mixes, always add the aqueous phase last.
- Re-dissolve minor precipitates with a 37°C water bath and sonication (≤30 min).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.