D-DOPA

D-DOPA
IUPAC name (R)-2-Amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Identifiers
CAS number	5796-17-8
PubChem	92222
ChemSpider	83260
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(O)[C@H](N)Cc1cc(O)c(O)cc1
InChI InChI=1/C9H11NO4/c10-6(9(13)14)3-5-1-2-7(11)8(12)4-5/h1-2,4,6,11-12H,3,10H2,(H,13,14)/t6-/m1/s1 Key: WTDRDQBEARUVNC-ZCFIWIBFBC
Properties
Molecular formula	C9H11NO4
Molar mass	197.19 g mol−1
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

D-DOPA (D-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine; Dextrodopa) is similar to L-DOPA (Levodopa), but with opposite chirality. Levo- and dextro- rotation reference a molecule's ability to rotate planes of polarized light in either direction. Whereas L-DOPA is moderately effective in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD), D-DOPA is biologically inactive.

See also

• L-DOPA (Levodopa; Sinemet, Parcopa, Atamet, Stalevo, Madopar, Prolopa, etc.)
• L-DOPS (Droxidopa)
• Methyldopa (Aldomet, Apo-Methyldopa, Dopamet, Novomedopa, etc.)
• Dopamine (Intropan, Inovan, Revivan, Rivimine, Dopastat, Dynatra, etc.)
• Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline; Levophed, etc.)
• Epinephrine (Adrenaline; Adrenalin, EpiPen, Twinject, etc.)