3-Iodo-L-tyrosine (MIT), Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor (ab144773)
Key features and details
- Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor
- CAS Number: 70-78-0
- Form / State: Solid
- Source: Synthetic
Overview
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Product name
3-Iodo-L-tyrosine (MIT), Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor -
Description
Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor -
Alternative names
- MIT
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Biological description
Tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor. Inhibits dopamine synthesis. Stimulates prolactin secretion and reduces hypothalamic dopamine concentration in vivo. Orally active. Blood-brain barrier permeable. -
CAS Number
70-78-0 -
Chemical structure
Properties
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Chemical name
(2S)-2-Amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenyl)propanoic acid -
Molecular weight
307.09 -
Molecular formula
C9H10INO3 -
PubChem identifier
439744 -
Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Store under desiccating conditions. The product can be stored for up to 12 months. -
Handling
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
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SMILES
C1=CC(=C(C=C1C[C@@H](C(=O)O)N)I)O -
Source
Synthetic
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Research areas