H-Tyr(3-I)-OH

H-Tyr(3-I)-OH is a potent and effective tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor. H-Tyr(3-I)-OH is an intermediate in the production of thyroid hormones and has a role as a human or mouse metabolite.

Product information

CAS Number: 70-78-0

Molecular Weight: 307.09

Formula: C9H10INO3

Chemical Name: (2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-iodophenyl)propanoic acid

Smiles: N[C@@H](CC1C=C(I)C(O)=CC=1)C(O)=O

InChiKey: UQTZMGFTRHFAAM-ZETCQYMHSA-N

InChi: InChI=1S/C9H10INO3/c10-6-3-5(1-2-8(6)12)4-7(11)9(13)14/h1-3,7,12H,4,11H2,(H,13,14)/t7-/m0/s1

Technical Data

Appearance: Solid Power

Purity: ≥98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)

Solubility: DMSO : 1 mg/mL (3.26 mM; Need ultrasonic). H2O : 5 mg/mL (16.28 mM; ultrasonic and warming and heat to 80°C).

Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical or refer to Certificate of Analysis

Storage Condition: Dry, dark and -20 ^oC for 1 year or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Shelf Life: ≥12 months if stored properly.

Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 ^oC for 1 month or refer to the Certificate of Analysis.

Drug Formulation: To be determined

HS Tariff Code: 382200

How to use

In Vitro:

H-Tyr(3-I)-OH (3-iodo-L-tyrosine) is as effective inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase. At a concentration of 100μM 3-iodo-L-tyrosine inhibits the enzymatic activity 100% and at a concentration of 10μM it inhibits 60-70%.

References:

1. GOLDSTEIN M, et al. INHIBITION OF TYROSINE HYDROXYLASE BY 3-IODO-L-TYROSINE. Life Sci (1962). 1965 Jan;4:261-4.
2. D K Ness, et al. Effects of 3-iodo-L-tyrosine, a tyrosine hydroxylase inhibitor, on eye pigmentation and biogenic amines in the planarian, Dugesia dorotocephala. Fundam Appl Toxicol. 1996 Apr;30(2):153-61.

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