Methyldopa hydrate

Methyldopa hydrate

AT5954

CAS 41372-08-1

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Overview

Methyldopa hydrate (MK-351 hydrate) is a DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor and indirect ?2-adrenergic receptor agonist used to treat hypertension. It inhibits the sympathetic nervous system, decreases production of dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine, and exhibits NO-dependent sedative activity.

Chemical Properties

Molecular FormulaC10H13NO4
Molecular Weight238.24
CAS Numbers41372-08-1
SolubilityDMSO
Purity98% by HPLC
SMILES CodeO.C[C@](N)(Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(O)=O

Storage and Handling

0C Short Term, -20C Long Term

References

Baila M R , Cintas J A . [The use of the combination of L-alpha-methyldopa and dichlorothiazide in the treatment of arterial hypertension][J]. El D