The molecule is an L-tyrosine derivative in which the tyrosine skeleton is substituted with a methoxy group at C-3 of the phenyl ring and with a methyl group at the alpha carbon. It can also be regarded as a 3-O-methyl,alpha-methyl derivative of L-dopa. It derives from an alpha-methyl-L-dopa.
(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid