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Methyldopa

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl-DOPA sesquihydrate, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-L-alanine, MK-351, Methyl-L-DOPA

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C10H13NO4 · 1.5H2O
CAS Number:
41372-08-1
Molecular Weight:
238.24
NACRES:
NA.24
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2417244
MDL number:
MFCD00004186
eCl@ss:
32160406
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grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyldopa

form

powder

quality

British Pharmacopoeia (BP) Reference Standard

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

manufacturer/tradename

BP

mp

≥300 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical
pharmaceutical small molecule

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

C[C@](N)(Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C10H13NO4/c1-10(11,9(14)15)5-6-2-3-7(12)8(13)4-6/h2-4,12-13H,5,11H2,1H3,(H,14,15)/t10-/m0/s1

InChI key

CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-JTQLQIEISA-N

Gene Information

human ... ADRA2A(150), ADRA2B(151), ADRA2C(152)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methyldopa BP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the British Pharmacopoeia.

Also used in monographs such as:
  • Methyldopa Tablets

    • Packaging

    Unit quantity: 100 mg. Subject to change. The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity please visit British Pharmacopoeia

    Other Notes

    Sales restrictions may apply.

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    Storage Class

    11 - Combustible Solids

    wgk

    WGK 3

    flash_point_f

    Not applicable

    flash_point_c

    Not applicable

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    Global Trade Item Number

    SKUGTIN
    BP24004061835269785