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Captopril

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

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

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C9H15NO3S
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
217.29
Beilstein:
477887
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

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. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Captopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
  • Captopril Compounded Oral Solution
  • Captopril Compounded Oral Suspension
  • Captopril Tablets

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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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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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