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N-Methyl-L-tyrosine

Catalog No. M332720 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 537-49-5 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(2R)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid
IUPAC Traditional name
(2R)-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-2-(methylamino)propanoic acid
Synonyms
Ratanhine
N-Methyl-L-tyrosine
Surinamin
Andrine
Surinamine
(+)-N-Methyltyrosine
Andirine
N-Methyltyrosine
Ratanhin

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 537-49-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White to Off-White Solid
Melting Point 253-256°C (dec.)
Solubility Aqueous acid
Solubility Aqueous Base
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Storage Condition Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere

DETAILS

Description (English)
A tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor. An antihypertensive in pheochromocytoma. N-Methyl-L-tyrosine from seeds of Combretum zeyheri.

REFERENCES

  • Itokawa, H., et al.: Phytochemistry, 28, 1667 (1989)
  • Itokawa, H., et al.: Chem. Pharm. Bull., 38, 701 (1989)
  • Silva, R., et al.: J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 53, 535 (1989)