Captopril
Catalog Number : 6258621
description
Captopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor that blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II and prevents the degradation of vasodilatory prostaglandins. Captopril is also a reversible inhibitor of leukotriene hydrolase and exhibits antihypertensive properties. It is currently being researched regarding its interaction with proteins that interact with SARS-CoV-2
Additional Information
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Applications:
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FA
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Synonyms:
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Lopirin, Capoten, SQ 14,225
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Formulation:
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Crystalline solid
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Chemical Name:
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(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-methyl-3-sulfanylpropanoyl]pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid
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Molecular Formula:
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C9H15NO3S |
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Molecular Weight: |
217.3
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CAS Number
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62571-86-2
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Purity:
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98%
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Storage Conditions:
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Product should be kept at -20°C.
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References:
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Brogden, R. N., Todd, P. A., & Sorkin, E. M. (1988). Captopril. Drugs, 36(5), 540-600. Vidt, D. G., Bravo, E. L., & Fouad, F. M. (1982). Captopril. New England Journal of Medicine, 306(4), 214-219. Hirooka, Y., Imaizumi, T., Masaki, H., Ando, S. I., Harada, S., Momohara, M., & Takeshita, A. (1992). Captopril improves impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation in hypertensive patients. Hypertension, 20(2), 175-180. |