Carbidopa

• Description:

  Carbidopa is a decarboxylase inhibitor used in conjunction with levodopa in patients with Parkinson's disease. Carbidopa inhibits the peripheral metabolism of levodopa, which allows a greater proportion of the levodopa to cross the blood–brain barrier for central nervous system effects,

• Purity:

  ≥ 98%

• Solubility:

  ≥ 6.9mg/mL in DMSO with gentle warming

• Molecular Formula:

  C10H14N2O4

• Shipping Conditions:

  +4°C (Gel Packs)

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at or below –20°C. Solid form is stable at least 12 months from date of receipt, when stored as directed. Do not store aqueous solutions for more than one day.

• Calculated Molecular Weight:

  226 Da

• CAS Number:

  28860-95-9