Order number: 38821-49-7
Part number: AC100064803
S-(-)-Carbidopa Monohydrate finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a derivative of levodopa, a primary therapeutic agent for Parkinson's disease. Its molecular formula is C10H14N2O4, with a molecular weight of 226.23. This compound serves as an inhibitor of dopa decarboxylase, preventing the conversion of levodopa to dopamine outside the brain. It requires careful handling due to its hygroscopic nature, absorbing moisture readily. Additionally, it may form complexes with certain metal ions, potentially influencing its solubility and reactivity.
| Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| WGK | : | 1 |
| CAS No. | : | 38821-49-7 |
| Molar mass (M) | : | 244,24 g/mol |
| Empirical formula | : | C10H14N2O4·H2O |
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