| Bioactivity | Methyldopate is an ethyl ester prodrug of α-Methyldopa (α-MD; HY-B0225). Methyldopa (L-(-)-α-Methyldopa) is an α-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors). Methyldopate has the potential for severe hypertension research [1]. |
| In Vivo | Methyldopate is hydrolysed in vivo to methyldopa[2]. |
| Name | Methyldopate |
| CAS | 6014-30-8 |
| Formula | C12H17NO4 |
| Molar Mass | 239.27 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [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. [2]. Hoskins JA, et al. Determination of alpha-methyldopa and methyldopate in human breast milk and plasma by ion-exchange chromatography using electrochemical detection. J Chromatogr. 1982 Jun 11;230(1):162-7. |