3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone

CAS NO.：2503-44-8
Empirical Formula: C9H10O3
Molecular Weight: 166.17
MDL number: MFCD03093024
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:38:46

What is 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone?

Description

3'',4''-Dihydroxyphenylacetone (Item No. 19522) is an analytical reference standard. It is a minor metabolite of 3,4-MDEA (Item Nos. 14085 | 15689), MDMA, and α-methyldopa produced by oxidative deamination. This product is intended for forensic and research applications.

Description

3',4'-Dihydroxypropiophenone, also known as DOPA, is a metabolite of dopamine, which is produced in the brain and kidneys. DOPA is a precursor to the synthesis of melanin, which is found in skin cells. Glutamate dehydrogenase converts DOPA to 3-methoxytyramine, which can be detected chromatographically in urine samples. Examining a urine sample for DOPA testing can be used to diagnose Parkinson's disease. DOPA may also be detected in plasma in patients with bacterial and urinary tract infections

Chemical properties

Thick Yellow Oil

The Uses of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone

A metabolite of racemic 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine.

The Uses of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone

3',4'-Dihydroxyphenylacetone , MDMA, and α-methyldopa produced by oxidative deamination. This product is intended for forensic and research applications.

What are the applications of Application

3′,4′-Dihydroxyphenylacetone is a metabolite of racemic 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine

Definition

ChEBI: 3,4-Dihydroxyphenylacetone is an alkylbenzene.

Production Methods

3,4-dihydroxylphenylacetaldehyde (DHPAA) synthase catalyzes a complicated decarboxylation-deamination process of α-methyl dopa (AMD), leading to the production of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone.

Properties of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone

Melting point:	-30 °C (decomp)
Boiling point:	170-173 °C(Press: 0.3 Torr)
Density	1.251±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Store in freezer, under -20°C
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	powder
pka	9.59±0.10(Predicted)
color	White to Very Dark Brown
Stability:	Light Sensitive
InChI	InChI=1S/C9H10O3/c1-6(10)4-7-2-3-8(11)9(12)5-7/h2-3,5,11-12H,4H2,1H3
CAS DataBase Reference	2503-44-8

Safety information for 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.