2508-79-4

2508-79-4 structure

Name: Methyldopate hydrochloride
Chemical Name: ethyl (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoate,hydrochloride
CAS Number: 2508-79-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈ClNO₄
Molecular Weight: 275.72900
Catalog: Signaling Pathways GPCR/G Protein Adrenergic Receptor
Create Date: 2018-08-17 21:02:27
Modify Date: 2025-08-20 14:24:23
Methyldopate hydrochloride is an ethyl ester hydrochloride prodrug of α-Methyldopa (α-MD; HY-B0225). Methyldopa (L-(-)-α-Methyldopa) is an α-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors). Methyldopate hydrochloride has the potential for severe hypertension research[1].

Name	ethyl (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methylpropanoate,hydrochloride
Synonyms	METHYLDOPATE HYDROCHLORIDE Methyldopa ethyl hydrochloride EINECS 219-720-3 Methyldopa ethyl ester hydrochloride UNII-7PX435DN5A

Description	Methyldopate hydrochloride is an ethyl ester hydrochloride prodrug of α-Methyldopa (α-MD; HY-B0225). Methyldopa (L-(-)-α-Methyldopa) is an α-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors). Methyldopate hydrochloride has the potential for severe hypertension research[1].
Related Catalog	Research Areas >> Cardiovascular Disease Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G Protein >> Adrenergic Receptor
References	[1]. P D Walson, et al. Metabolic disposition and cardiovascular effects of methyldopate in unanesthetized rhesus monkeys. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1975 Oct;195(1):151-8.