Levodopa Powder
1.Product Name: Levodopa, L-dopa, Levodopa Powder
2.CAS No.: 59-92-7 3.Specification
: Levodopa, Min 99%, HPLC.
4. Test Method: HPLC
Product Details
What is levodopa?
Levodopa Powder (L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine; INN levodopa; Sinemet, Parcopa, Atamet, Stalevo, Madopar, Prolopa etc., Mucuna pruriens or velvet bean) contains and is synthesized from the amino acid L-tyrosine in the mammalian body and brain.
L-DOPA is the precursor to the neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinephrine (noradrenaline), and epinephrine (adrenaline), collectively known as catecholamines.
In addition to its natural and essential biological role, L-DOPA is also used in the clinical treatment of Parkinson’s disease and dopamine-sensitive dystonia. When used in a pharmaceutical context, the INN designation ‘levodopa’ is normally used.
Specification:
levodopa | |
Active ingredient | levodopa |
Features | Min% 99 |
Test method | HPLC |
class | Pharmaceutical Grade, Food Grade |
Appearance | White crystalline powder |
Resolution | Meets the requirements |
Impurity A | % 0.015 |
alkalinity acidity | 5.61 |
3-methoxy-L-tyrosine | 0.012 |
Heavy metal | Max. 10 pages/minute |
Total Plate | <1000CFU / g |
Yeast & Mold | <100CFU / g |
microbe that causes poisoning | Negative |
E.coli | Negative |
Shelf life | 2 years when stored properly |
Function :
- Levodopa are anti-stroke agents. It plays a role in brain tissue via the blood-brain barrier, but only through decarboxylation of dopa decarboxylase to dopamine.
2. Levodopa can be used for non-drug immunogenicity essential tremor and paralysis agitation syndrome and better in mild, severe or elderly.
3. Promotes muscle growth and weight loss.
4. Increases bone density and reverses osteoporosis.
5. Used as dietary supplements.
6. Levodopa is treated for parkinsonism and Pakinsonism syndrome, hepatic coma, patient is awake, central functions to improve symptom improvement.
7. Promote sleep, improve immune system.
8. Levodopa can increase bone density and reverse osteoporosis, increase muscle strength, enhance libido and sexual performance.
Application of Levodopa 99% L-dopa:
- Applied in pharmaceutical field.
2. Applied in health supplement.
3. Applied to functional food additive.
4. Applied to cosmetics and personal care products.