Levodopa
TL;DR: Levodopa (CAS 59-92-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C9H11NO4 and molecular weight 197.0688 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Also Known As: levodopa, L-dopa, Dopar, Larodopa, Bendopa
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C9H11NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 197.0688 g/mol |
| XLogP | -2.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 104.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 197.0688 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 14 |
| Complexity | 209.0 |
| Melting Point | 295 |
| Boiling Point | 448.4 |
| Solubility | 5mM |
| SMILES | C1=CC(=C(C=C1C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)O)O |
| InChIKey | WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Levodopa is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
Levodopa (CAS 59-92-7) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C9H11NO4 and a molecular weight of 197.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a solubility: 5mM. Synonyms include levodopa and L-dopa.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Levodopa
Property Insights of Levodopa
The XLogP value of -2.7 indicates that Levodopa is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 104.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Levodopa. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Levodopa has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Levodopa?
The CAS number of Levodopa is 59-92-7.
What is the molecular formula of Levodopa?
The molecular formula of Levodopa is C9H11NO4.
What is the molecular weight of Levodopa?
The molecular weight of Levodopa is 197.0688 g/mol.
What are the applications of Levodopa?
Levodopa is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Levodopa?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Levodopa?
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