Dihydroxyphenylalanine

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Dihydroxyphenylalanine
Identifiers
CAS number	[63-84-3]
PubChem	6453586
MeSH	Dihydroxyphenylalanine
SMILES	NC(CC1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1)C(O)=O
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H11NO4
Molar mass	197.188
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Dihydroxyphenylalanine is a derivative of phenylalanine.

[edit] See also

• Levodopa
• Tyrosine hydroxylase

v • d • e Neurotransmitter metabolic intermediates tyrosine→dopamine→epinephrine Dihydroxyphenylalanine - Levodopa - Norepinephrine Catecholamine metabolites epinephrine/norepinephrine: 3,4-Dihydroxymandelic acid - Metanephrine/Normetanephrine - Vanillyl mandelic acid - 3-Methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol dopamine: Dopac - 3-Methoxytyramine - Homovanillic acid tryptophan→serotonin anabolism: 5-Hydroxytryptophan catabolism: 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid serotonin→melatonin Normelatonin see also enzymes