Benserazide hydrochloride

Description

Inhibitor of L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase | CAS: 14919-77-8 | C10H16ClN3O5 | 293.704 g/mol

Inhibitor of L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylaseBenserazide hydrochloride is used as an antiparkinsonian. It is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor. It is used as an inhibitor for aromatic L-aminoacid decarboxylase. Further, it serves as an inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) inhibitor.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Inhibitor of L-aromatic amino acid decarboxylaseBenserazide hydrochloride is used as an antiparkinsonian. It is a peripheral decarboxylase inhibitor. It is used as an inhibitor for aromatic L-aminoacid decarboxylase. Further, it serves as an inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and Tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) inhibitor.

Solubility
Soluble in water, dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14919-77-8
• Molecular Formula: C10H16ClN3O5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 293.704
• MDL Number: MFCD00078571
• InChI Key: ULFCBIUXQQYDEI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: benserazide hydrochloride, benserazide hcl, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-n'-2,3,4-trihydroxybenzyl propanehydrazide hydrochloride, ccris 5092, 2'-2,3,4-trihydroxybenzyl-dl-serinohydrazide monohydrochloride, benzerazide hydrochloride, dl-serine 2, dl-serine 2-2,3,4-trihydroxybenzyl hydrazine hydrochloride, 2-amino-3-hydroxy-n'-2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl methyl propanehydrazide hydrochloride
• PubChem CID: 26964
• ChEBI: CHEBI:31262
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-3-hydroxy-N'-[(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)methyl]propanehydrazide;hydrochloride
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C(=C1CNNC(=O)C(CO)N)O)O)O.Cl

• Melting Point: 146°C to 148°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 1 g
• Sensitivity: Light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,1050
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,dimethyl sulfoxide and methanol. Insoluble in ethanol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 293.7
• Physical Form: Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Benserazide hydrochloride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P261-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P362-P501c
EINECSNumber	238-991-9
RTECSNumber	VT9632300
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only