3,4-Bis(benzyloxy)benzaldehyde

3,4-Bis(benzyloxy)benzaldehyde is a critical intermediate employed to synthesize Droxidopa (L-threo-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)serine), a medication for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension.

API Name Droxidopa
CAS No 5447-02-9
Molecular Formula C21H18O3
Molecular Weight 318.4 g/mol
Synonyms 3,4-bis(phenylmethoxy)benzaldehyde