| Bioactivity | 3-O-Methyldopa monohydrate (3-Methoxy-L-tyrosine monohydrate) is a significant metabolite of L-DOPA produced through the action of catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT). Unlike its precursor, 3-O-Methyldopa does not serve as a substrate or inhibitor of L-amino acid decarboxylase activity. Additionally, the inhibition of COMT can amplify the anti-Parkinson effects of L-DOPA. |
| CAS | 200630-46-2 |
| Formula | C10H15NO5 |
| Molar Mass | 229.23 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |