Racemate Methyldopa

Name: Racemate Methyldopa
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-038372

About Racemate Methyldopa

Racemate Methyldopa is an impurity of Methyldopa carrying the CAS registry number 55-40-3. Its molecular formula is C10H13NO4 and its molecular weight is 211.21 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid. It is also known as Mulfasin or alpha-Methyldopa.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Methyldopa impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Racemate Methyldopa in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

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

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Racemate Methyldopa
Catalogue No.	VQ-038372
CAS Number	55-40-3
IUPAC name	2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₃NO₄
Molecular weight	211.21 g/mol
Exact mass	211.0845
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)(C(=O)O)N
PubChem CID	4138

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	-1.9
H-bond donors / acceptors	4 / 5
TPSA	104 Å²
Synonyms	Mulfasin, alpha-Methyldopa, ()Methyldopa, L(alphaMd), 3HydroxyalphamethylLtyrosine, alphaMethylL3,4dihydroxyphenylalanine, LalphaMethyl3,4dihydroxyphenylalanine, 3(3,4Dihydroxyphenyl)2methylLalanine, L()3(3,4Dihydroxyphenyl)2methylalanine, alphaMethylbeta(3,4dihydroxyphenyl)Lalanine, L()alphaMethylbeta(3,4dihydroxyphenyl)alanine, L()beta(3,4Dihydroxyphenyl)alphamethylalanine

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264, P264 + P265, P280, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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 Racemate Methyldopa?

The CAS Registry Number of Racemate Methyldopa is 55-40-3. It is also known as Mulfasin, alpha-Methyldopa, ()Methyldopa.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Racemate Methyldopa?

Racemate Methyldopa has the molecular formula C10H13NO4 and a molecular weight of 211.21 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid.

What is Racemate Methyldopa used for?

Racemate Methyldopa 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 Racemate Methyldopa can I order?

We supply Racemate Methyldopa 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 Racemate Methyldopa?

Yes. Every lot of Racemate Methyldopa 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 Racemate Methyldopa be shipped internationally?

Yes. Racemate Methyldopa is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.