Alpha-methyldopa
TL;DR: Alpha-methyldopa (CAS 55-40-3) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C10H13NO4 and molecular weight 211.08446 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid
Also Known As: methyldopa, DL-Methyldopa, Mulfasin, Metholes, alpha-Methyldopa
Application Areas
Top 5 of 17 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C10H13NO4 |
| Molecular Weight | 211.08446 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.9 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 104.0 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 4 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 5 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 3 |
| Exact Mass | 211.08446 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 15 |
| Complexity | 246.0 |
| SMILES | CC(CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)(C(=O)O)N |
| InChIKey | CJCSPKMFHVPWAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Alpha-methyldopa is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Alpha-methyldopa (CAS 55-40-3) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
Alpha-methyldopa (CAS 55-40-3) is a pharmaceutical intermediate with the molecular formula C10H13NO4 and a molecular weight of 211.08 g/mol. It is also known as methyldopa and DL-Methyldopa.
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Chemical Property Profile of Alpha-methyldopa
Property Insights of Alpha-methyldopa
The XLogP value of -1.9 indicates that Alpha-methyldopa is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. The TPSA of 104.0 Ų falls within the moderate polarity range, balancing permeability and solubility for Alpha-methyldopa. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Alpha-methyldopa has 4 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 5 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Alpha-methyldopa?
The CAS number of Alpha-methyldopa is 55-40-3.
What is the molecular formula of Alpha-methyldopa?
The molecular formula of Alpha-methyldopa is C10H13NO4.
What is the molecular weight of Alpha-methyldopa?
The molecular weight of Alpha-methyldopa is 211.08446 g/mol.
What are the applications of Alpha-methyldopa?
Alpha-methyldopa is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Alpha-methyldopa (CAS 55-40-3) with...
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