Droxidopa (L-DOPS; SM5688))

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Droxidopa (L-DOPS; SM5688))
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Cat #: V1138 CAS #: 23651-95-8 Purity ≥ 98%

Description: Droxidopa (also known as L-DOPS; LDOPS; SM 5688; SM-5688; Northera; L-threodihydroxyphenylserine) is a potent psychoactive drug that acts as a prodrug to the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (noradrenaline) and epinephrine (adrenaline).

References: Dela Peña I, et al. Droxidopa alters dopamine neuron and prefrontal cortex activity and improves attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-like behaviors in rats. Eur J Pharmacol. 2021 Feb 5;892:173826.

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Molecular Weight (MW)213.19
Molecular FormulaC9H11NO5
CAS No.23651-95-8
Storage-20℃ for 3 years in powder formr
-80℃ for 2 years in solvent
Solubility In VitroDMSO: <1 mg/mLr
Water: <1 mg/mLr
Ethanol: <1 mg/mL
SynonymsL-DOPS; SM5688; Droxidopa; trade name: Northera; LDOPS; SM 5688; SM-5688; L-threodihydroxyphenylserine
ProtocolIn VivoDroxidopa (200 mg/kg;i.p.) alters dopamine neuron and prefrontal cortex activity and improves attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-like behaviors in rats
Animal model250-380g male Sprague-Dawley rats
Dosages200 mg/kg (10 mg/kg, i.p. benserazide was given to the animals at 20 or 30 min prior to L-DOPS injection)
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Preparing Stock Solutions
Solvent volume to be added Mass (the weight of a compound)
Mother liquor concentration 1mg5mg10mg20mg
1mM4.6907 mL23.4533 mL46.9065 mL93.8130 mL
5mM0.9381 mL4.6907 mL9.3813 mL18.7626 mL
10mM0.4691 mL2.3453 mL4.6907 mL9.3813 mL
20mM0.2345 mL1.1727 mL2.3453 mL4.6907 mL
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Method for preparing DMSO master liquid: mg drug pre-dissolved in µL DMSO(Master liquid concentration mg/mL) ,Please contact us first if the concentration exceeds the DMSO solubility of the batch of drug.
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