Levodopa Powder
【Latin Name】: 3,4-DIHYDROXY-L-PHENYLALANINE
【CAS No.】: 59-92-7
【Molecular Formula】:C9H11NO4
【Active ingredients】:
【Specification】:Levodopa 98%
【Appearance】: Off-White powder
【Mesh size】:80 Mesh
【Test Method】: HPLC
Product Details and Introduction
ABOUT Levodopa Powder
Levodopa Powder is a pharmaceutical-grade compound widely recognized for its essential role in managing Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders. As the direct precursor to dopamine, a crucial neurotransmitter in the brain, Levodopa is derived from the natural amino acid L-tyrosine, which is abundant in various plant and animal proteins. The primary active ingredient in it is L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine, or L-DOPA, which serves as a direct precursor to dopamine.
Our Levodopa Powder is manufactured under strict compliance with international quality standards, ensuring consistency and reliability in each batch. We provide free samples and MSDS to potential buyers to verify quality and suitability for specific applications.
Specifications of Levodopa Powder
The specifications of it are outlined in the table below, providing essential details for professional buyers and distributors:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥ 99% |
| Melting Point | 282°C - 286°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water and slightly in ethanol |
| Assay (by HPLC) | 98.5% - 101.5% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 0.5% |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm |
| Specific Rotation | [α]D20 +12.0° to +13.5° |
| Microbial Limits | < 100 CFU/g (Total Aerobic Count) |
Functions of Levodopa Powder
Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Symptom Relief: Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain, which helps replenish the diminished levels of dopamine in people with Parkinson's disease. This alleviates symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, slowness of movement, and balance problems.
Improvement in Motor Function: By increasing dopamine levels, Levodopa helps improve motor control and reduces the severity of motor symptoms.
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Management of Dopamine-Responsive Dystonia
Muscle Control: In conditions like dopamine-responsive dystonia, Levodopa helps improve muscle control and reduces involuntary muscle contractions.
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Diagnosis of Parkinsonism
Response Test: Sometimes, Levodopa is used diagnostically to determine if a patient's symptoms are due to Parkinson's disease or another condition. A significant improvement with Levodopa suggests Parkinson's disease.
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Combination with Other Medications
Carbidopa: Levodopa is often combined with Carbidopa (as in the medication Sinemet) to prevent its conversion to dopamine outside the brain, which enhances its efficacy and reduces side effects like nausea.
Other Adjunct Therapies: It can be used alongside other treatments to manage Parkinson's disease more effectively.
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Application Areas of Levodopa Powder
In the medical field, levodopa is primarily used to treat neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is a common degenerative neurological disorder in the elderly caused by the degeneration and loss of dopaminergic neurons in the brain. Levodopa can cross the blood-brain barrier and enter the brain. It is taken up by dopaminergic neurons and then decarboxylated and converted into dopamine, thereby replenishing dopamine deficiency and improving the motor symptoms of Parkinson's patients.
Levodopa is also gradually gaining popularity in the health supplement market. However, due to its pharmaceutical properties, its use requires caution and under the guidance of a doctor.
Packing
For powder products, we usually send the products together with cartons or fiber drums.For liquid products, we usually send the product together with a plastic.
Our packaging methods are 1 kg/aluminum bag, 25 kg/box, and 25 kg/barrel. For some products that require special packaging during transportation, we will carry out more detailed packaging.
Transportation
We support shipping by air, sea, FedEx, DHL, TNT, EMS, UPS, SF, and other carrier.
Our laboratory and Factory
As a professional plant extract supplier, our quality inspection department is equipped with the most advanced testing and identification instruments, such as UPLC, HPLC, UV and TT (active ingredients) GC and GC-MS (solvent residue), ICP-MS ( Heavy metals), GC/LC-MS-MS (pesticide residues), HPTLC and IR (identification), ELIASA (ORAC value), PPSL (irradiation residues), microbial detection, etc.
Shaanxi Rebecca Bio-Tech Co.,LTD, specializes in Research&Production on plant extracts, isolation of active ingredients of traditional Chinese medicine and functional compound formulations of traditional Chinese medicine. We have a high-quality technical R&D team with strong technical force, many experienced R&D personnel, an excellent marketing team and domestic regional channel partners. We specialize in product market development and product after-sales service, and are committed to serving customers all over the world. We provide high-quality natural herbal extracts to customers in the pharmaceutical, health care products, beverages, cosmetics and other industries.
At Rebecca, we follow market development trends and actively develop innovative products on the premise of continuity and diversity of herbal medicines. We believe that natural specialty ingredients and innovative technologies are the best basis for us to meet our customers' needs. There are other related high-quality products under our main categories, and we also support customized services.
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