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N-Methyl-L-DOPA

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid
Synonyms
3-Hydroxy-N-methyl-L-tyrosine
β-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-N-methylalanine
N-Methyldopa
3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-N-methylalanine

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 70152-53-3

PROPERTIES

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DETAILS

Description (English)
N-Methyl-L-DOPA is a methylated L-DOPA that can act as a potential alternative substrate or competitive inhibitor of tyrosinase.

REFERENCES

  • Passi, S. et al.: Br. J. Dermatol., 104, 659 (1981)