Etilevodopa

• Catalog Number: orb1089766
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Etilevodopa (L-Dopa ethyl ester), an ethyl-ester prodrug of Levodopa, is rapidly hydrolyzed to Levodopa and ethanol by nonspecific esterases in the gastrointestinal tract. Etilevodopa is used for the treatment of Parkinson disease (PD). Levodopa is the direct precursor of dopamine and is a suitable prodrug as it facilitates CNS penetration and delivers dopamine.
• CAS Number: [37178-37-3]
• MW: 225.2411034
• SMILES: CCOC([C@H](CC1C=CC(O)=C(O)C=1)N)=O
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₄
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.