Synthesis of L-Dopa (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl-L-alanine).
1971
H Nakamoto, and
M Aburatani, and
M Inagaki
UI
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D004295
Dihydroxyphenylalanine
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.