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NIMH Code: T-508
Compound Name: 2,3,4-Trihydroxy-DL-phenylalanine
Alternative Name: 2-amino-3-(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
Abbreviation: DL-2-Hydroxy-DOPA, DL-6-Hydroxy-DOPA
PubChemID: 22326275
CAS: 61201-45-4
Molecular Formula: C9H11NO5
Biological Activity: Neurotoxic DOPA metabolite
References: Skaper, S. D.; Facci, L.; Schiavo, N.; Vantini, G.; Moroni, F.; Toso, R. D.; Leon, A., J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther., 1992, 263, 1440-1446. Rapp, P.; Kumagai, H.; Yamada, H.; Ueno, T.; Fukami, H., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun., 1975, 64, 241-247.
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Structure of T-508
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