Methyldopa hydrate is a centrally acting antiadrenergic agent used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is frequently used for hypertension in pregnancy (gestational hypertension) due to its safety profile. It works by reducing blood pressure by acting on the central nervous system to relax blood vessels. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a synthetic source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include L-(-)-| cent-Methyldopa hydrate and L-(-)–Methyldopa (hydrate). Its PubChem CID is 18530292.
Methyldopa Hydrate
| CAS No | 41372-08-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C10H15NO5 |
| Molecular Weight | 229.23 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid;hydrate |
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Methyldopa hydrate is a centrally acting antiadrenergic agent used mainly to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is frequently used for hypertension in pregnancy (gestational hypertension) due to its safety profile.
The listed CAS number is 41372-08-1.
The listed molecular formula is C10H15NO5.
The listed molecular weight is 229.23 g/mol.
(2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid;hydrate.
The source lists L-(-)-| cent-Methyldopa hydrate and L-(-)--Methyldopa (hydrate).