Product Description: Methyldopa (L-(-)-α-Methyldopa), a potent antihyoertensive agent, is an alpha-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors). Methyldopa is a proagent and is metabolized (α-Methylepinephrine) in the central nervous system[1][2].
Applications: Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Formula: C10H13NO4
References: [1]Sweet CS. New centrally acting antihypertensive drugs related to methyldopa and clonidine. Hypertension. 1984;6(5 Pt 2):II51-II56./[2]Fox GR, et al. The effects of phenobarbital, atropine, L-alpha-methyldopa, and DL-propranolol on dieldrin-induced hyperglycemia in the adult rat. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 1985;78(3):342-350.
CAS Number: 555-30-6
Molecular Weight: 211.21
Compound Purity: 98.25
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease; Endocrinology
Solubility: 10 mM in DMSO
Target: Adrenergic Receptor;Endogenous Metabolite
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