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1091200

USP

Captopril

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

N-[(S)-3-Mercapto-2-methylpropionyl]-L-proline

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H15NO3S
CAS Number:
62571-86-2
Molecular Weight:
217.29
Beilstein:
477887
MDL number:
MFCD00168073
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329749226

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

captopril

manufacturer/tradename

USP

mp

104-108 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

C[C@H](CS)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C9H15NO3S/c1-6(5-14)8(11)10-4-2-3-7(10)9(12)13/h6-7,14H,2-5H2,1H3,(H,12,13)/t6-,7+/m1/s1

InChI key

FAKRSMQSSFJEIM-RQJHMYQMSA-N

Gene Information

human ... ACE(1636)

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Captopril USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Inhibits the formation of angiotensin II, a bioactive peptide that stimulates angiogenesis and increases microvessel density.

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H341 - H360F

Hazard Classifications

Muta. 2 - Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Samir Attoub et al.
Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1138, 65-72 (2008-10-08)
Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in the world, and 90% of patients die from their disease. The angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are used widely as antihypertensive agents, and it has been suggested that they decrease
Johannes J Kovarik et al.
Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 30(1), 115-123 (2014-08-12)
Blockade of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) exerts beneficial effects in patients with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease, yet evidence suggesting a similar benefit in haemodialysis (HD) patients is not available. Furthermore, knowledge of the effects of RAS blockade on systemic RAS
Marie-Claude Racine et al.
Current hypertension reports, 4(3), 245-249 (2002-05-11)
With the introduction of more simple screening tests such as the aldosterone/renin ratio, the detection rate of primary aldosteronism has increased considerably. Until now, no reference values have been available for reporting the aldosterone/renin ratio using plasma aldosterone values expressed
A Schattner et al.
The American journal of the medical sciences, 322(4), 236-240 (2001-10-27)
Two elderly patients, treated with captopril for left ventricular dysfunction and diabetes, developed severe cholestatic jaundice for which no alternative explanation could be found. The jaundice resolved completely after discontinuation of the drug. A review of the literature identifies a
A O Nur et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 194(2), 139-146 (2000-02-29)
The development of oral sustained or controlled release dosage form of captopril has been an interested topic of research for a long period of time. Difficulties encountered with such topic based on the fact that the drug is freely water
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