Levodopa of Hunan Sunfull Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanin; L-Dopa, Bendopa, Dopar, Larodopa, Parda, Vevopa
Botanical Resource: Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour). Tang et Wang. or Mucuna Pruriens (L)
Part of the Plant Used: Seed
Reference Standard: BP2007, BP2012, EP7.0, USP35, CP2010
CAS No.: 59-92-7
EINECS: 200-445-2
RTECS: AY5600000
Molecular Formula: C9H11NO4
Molecular Weight: 197.19
Molecular Structure:
Melting Point: 276-278
Appearance: White to beige powder
Solubility in water: 1.6 g/L
Product Specification:
Levodopa 99% and different specs are also available
Product Introduction
Levodopa is a naturally occurring dietary supplement and psychoactive drug found in certain kinds of herbs. The most common plant source of Levodopa marketed in this manner is Stizolobium cochinchin ensis (Lour) and Mucuna Pruriens. Some animals including humans make it via biosynthesis from the amino acid L-tyrosine. L-DOPA is synthesized from the amino acid L-tyrosine in the mammalian body and brain, it is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine collectively known as catecholamines. L-DOPA can be manufactured and in its pure form is sold as a psychoactive drug with the INN levodopa. Aside from its natural and essential biological role, L-DOPA is also used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonia. It is a prescription drug in the US.
Usage
Used for the treatment of parkinsonian disorders and is usually given with agents that inhibit its conversion to dopamine outside of the central nervous system.
Applications
Dietary supplement and psychoactive drug.
Company Introduction
HUNAN SUNFULL BIO-TECH Co., Ltd., certified with ISO9001, ISO22000, Kosher, HALAL & HACCP, and specialized in the R&D, production and marketing of high value green tea and botanical extracts for dietary supplement, beverages, cosmetics & pharmaceuticals. We're the global leading manufacturer of green tea EGCG, (-)-Epicatechin, L-theanine, Theaflavins & Tea Polysacchrides. Our key botanical extracts including Aronia extract, Broccoli extract (Sulforaphane), Ginseng extract, Luo han guo extract, Maca extract, Milk thistle extract, etc. And many APIs (Amygdalin, Magnolol, Polydatin, Resveratrol, Sanguinarine, Swertiamarin, etc. ) Our products have been enjoying great popularity in the world markets due to their superior quality and competitive prices. SUNFULL also has becoming the 1st choice of natural ingredientsto many global famous enterprises and their most important strategic partner in China.
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