A beta-hydroxylated derivative of phenylalanine. The D-form of dihydroxyphenylalanine has less physiologic activity than the L-form and is commonly used experimentally to determine whether the pharmacological effects of LEVODOPA are stereospecific.
Synonyms: Dihydroxyphenylalanine, 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylalanine, 37466-26-5, beta-Hydroxytyrosine, DL-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-, 3 Hydroxy DL tyrosine, beta Hydroxytyrosine, 3,4 Dihydroxyphenylalanine, 3-Hydroxy-DL-tyrosine, Dihydroxyphenylalanine Hydrochloride, (2:1), Dopa, 63-84-3
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check text to see if LEVODOPA; (L-DOPA); is not meant instead ,2002; see DOPA 1966-2001 ,2002(1966); for BETA-HYDROXYTYROSINE use DIHYDOXYPHENYLALANINE (NM) 1989-1991
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D004295