Alpha-Methyldopamine

Name: Alpha-Methyldopamine
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038373

About Alpha-Methyldopamine

Alpha-Methyldopamine is an impurity of Methyldopa carrying the CAS registry number 555-64-6. Its molecular formula is C9H13NO2 and its molecular weight is 167.2 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is 4-(2-aminopropyl)benzene-1,2-diol. It is also known as Methyldopamine or 3,4-Dihydroxyamphetamine.

The product is provided as a solid. Reference materials should be stored sealed and away from light and moisture, as specified on the accompanying COA. Handle it with standard laboratory precautions and appropriate personal protective equipment.

As a characterised impurity of Methyldopa, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Alpha-Methyldopamine in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Methyldopa

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Alpha-Methyldopamine
Catalogue No.	VQ-038373
CAS Number	555-64-6
IUPAC name	4-(2-aminopropyl)benzene-1,2-diol
Molecular formula	C₉H₁₃NO₂
Molecular weight	167.2 g/mol
Exact mass	167.0946
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	KSRGADMGIRTXAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)N
PubChem CID	17005

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.5
H-bond donors / acceptors	3 / 3
TPSA	66.5 Å²
Synonyms	Methyldopamine, 3,4-Dihydroxyamphetamine, Catecholamphetamine, 4-(2-Aminopropyl)-1,2-benzenediol, 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-aminopropyl)-, a-Methyldopamine, dl-alpha-Methyldopamine, (+-)-4-(2-Aminopropyl)-1,2-benzenediol, Pyrocatechol, 4-(2-aminopropyl)-, (+-)-, 1,2-Benzenediol, 4-(2-aminopropyl)-, (+-)-

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Alpha-Methyldopamine?

The CAS Registry Number of Alpha-Methyldopamine is 555-64-6. It is also known as Methyldopamine, 3,4-Dihydroxyamphetamine, Catecholamphetamine.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Alpha-Methyldopamine?

Alpha-Methyldopamine has the molecular formula C9H13NO2 and a molecular weight of 167.2 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(2-aminopropyl)benzene-1,2-diol.

What is Alpha-Methyldopamine used for?

Alpha-Methyldopamine is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Methyldopa. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Alpha-Methyldopamine can I order?

We supply Alpha-Methyldopamine in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Alpha-Methyldopamine?

Yes. Every lot of Alpha-Methyldopamine is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Alpha-Methyldopamine be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Alpha-Methyldopamine worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.