Name | α-methyl-L-tyrosine |
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Synonyms |
MFCD00064201
(S)-alpha-Methyltyrosine α-METHYL-L-P-TYROSINE alpha-methyl-L-tyrosine EINECS 211-599-5 |
Description | Metyrosine is a selective tyrosine hydroxylase enzyme inhibitor. Metyrosine exerts anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcerative effects. Metyrosine significantly inhibits high COX-2 activity[1]. Metyrosine is a very effective agent for blood pressure control[2]. |
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In Vitro | Metyrosine acts by inhibiting tyrosine hydroxylase, thus causing depletion of adrenal stores of catecholamines[2]. |
In Vivo | Metyrosine (50-200 mg/kg; i.p.) reduces carrageenan inflammation[1]. Metyrosine (50-200 mg/kg; i.p.) shows antiulcerative activity is 87.7%, 93.7% and 95.5% for 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg doses of metyrosine, respectively[1]. Animal Model: Male albino Wistar rats (carrageenan-induced rat paw edema)[2] Dosage: 50, 100 or 200 mg/kg Administration: I.p. Result: Reduced carrageenan inflammation at 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg doses (40%, 67% and 87%, respectively, at 4 h). |
References |
Density | 1.283g/cm3 |
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Boiling Point | 383.7ºC at 760 mmHg |
Melting Point | 320-340°C dec. |
Molecular Formula | C10H13NO3 |
Molecular Weight | 195.21500 |
Flash Point | 185.9ºC |
Exact Mass | 195.09000 |
PSA | 83.55000 |
LogP | 1.43700 |
Index of Refraction | 1.599 |
Storage condition | −20°C |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;Gloves;type N95 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter |
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Hazard Codes | Xi |
Safety Phrases | S22-S24/25 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | 3 |
HS Code | 2922509090 |
Precursor 3 | |
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DownStream 0 |
HS Code | 2922509090 |
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Summary | 2922509090. other amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:6.5%. General tariff:30.0% |