Levodopa is an important bioactive substance in the body, which is a precursor to the synthesis of norepinephrine, dopamine, etc. in the body.
| English name | Levodopa |
| Molecular formula | C9H11NO4 |
| Structural formula |
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| CAS number | 59-92-7 |
| Molecular weight | 197.19 |
| Appearance | White or off-white crystalline powder |
| Solubility | Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid and formic acid, soluble in water, almost insoluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform and ethyl acetate |
| Preservation method | Store at room temperature, sealed, dry and protected from light |
| Content | ≥98% |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
Levodopa can enter the brain through the blood-brain barrier, and is decarboxylated by dopa decarboxylase and converted into dopamine to play a role, which is mainly used in the field of medicine.
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