Product Name

  • Name

    3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine

  • EINECS 209-088-7
  • CAS No. 555-29-3
  • Article Data34
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 1.403g/cm3
  • Solubility
  • Melting Point
  • Formula C10H13NO4
  • Boiling Point 441.6°C at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 211.22
  • Flash Point 220.9°C
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance
  • Safety 26-36/37
  • Risk Codes 36
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 555-29-3 (3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine)
  • Hazard Symbols Xi
  • Synonyms 2-Methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-DL-alanine;DL-a-Methyl-DOPA;
  • PSA 103.78000
  • LogP 1.14260

3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine Chemical Properties

Chemical Name: 3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine
IUPAC NAME: 2-amino-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
CAS No.: 555-29-3
Molecular Formula: C10H13NO4
Molecular Weight: 211.21 g/mol
Density: 1.403 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 220.9 °C
Boiling Point: 441.6 °C at 760 mmHg 
Storage temp.: -20°C
Following is the structure of DL-Methyldopa (555-29-3):


The chemical synonymous of DL-Methyldopa (555-29-3) are DL-Methyldopa ; DL-Alpha-methyl-dopa ; DL-A-Methyl dopa ; 3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine ; Alpha-methyl-dl-beta-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine ; 2-Methyl-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-dl-alanine ; 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl alanine ; (+/-)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-dl-alanine

3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
mouse LD50 intraperitoneal 1317mg/kg (1317mg/kg) LIVER: "HEPATITIS (HEPATOCELLULAR NECROSIS), DIFFUSE"

KIDNEY, URETER, AND BLADDER: "CHANGES IN TUBULES (INCLUDING ACUTE RENAL FAILURE, ACUTE TUBULAR NECROSIS)"
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Vol. 23, Pg. 1318, 1980.
mouse LD50 intravenous 1760mg/kg (1760mg/kg)   National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. Vol. NTP-TR-348, Pg. 1989,
mouse LD50 oral 5370mg/kg (5370mg/kg)   National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. Vol. NTP-TR-348, Pg. 1989,
rat LD50 intraperitoneal 430mg/kg (430mg/kg)   National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. Vol. NTP-TR-348, Pg. 1989,
rat LD50 oral 5710mg/kg (5710mg/kg)   National Toxicology Program Technical Report Series. Vol. NTP-TR-348, Pg. 1989,

3-Hydroxy-alpha-methyl-DL-tyrosine Safety Profile

Hazard Codes:
    Xi: Irritant 
Risk Statements about DL-Methyldopa (555-29-3):
    R36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Statements about DL-Methyldopa (555-29-3):
    S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
    S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

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