| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-*alanine |
| Synonyms: | DL-~-Methyl DOPA DL-2-Methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine); ()-ALPHA-Methyldopa |
| CAS: | 555-29-3 |
| EINECS: | 209-088-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H13NO4 |
| Molecular Weight: | 211.22 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/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) |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Flash Point: | 220.9°C |
| Boiling Point: | 441.6°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density: | 1.403g/cm3 |
| Refractive index: | 1.635 |
| Solubility: | In water @ 25 deg C: about 10 mg/ml; practically insol in common org solvents; sol in dil mineral acids Soluble in isopropanol, ethanol, and water. |
| Specification: | Safety Statements:26-36/37 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves |
| Flash Point: | 220.9°C |
| Storage Temperature: | −20°C |
| Color: | Minute, anhyd crystals from methanol WHITE TO YELLOWISH WHITE, FINE POWDER, WHICH MAY CONTAIN FRIABLE LUMPS |
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