| Identification | ||
| Name | Levodopa | |
| Synonyms | 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine; L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine; L-DOPA | |
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| Molecular Structure |
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| Molecular Formula | C9H11NO4 | |
| Molecular Weight | 197.19 | |
| CAS Registry Number | 59-92-7 | |
| EINECS | 200-445-2 | |
| Properties | ||
| Melting point | 295 ºC | |
| alpha | -11.7 º (c=5.3, 1N HCl) | |