Tolcapone - ≥99%, high purity , Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitor, CAS No.134308-13-7, Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitor

Item Number

T125285

• Synonyms: Tolcapone | 134308-13-7 | Tasmar | 3,4-Dihydroxy-4'-methyl-5-nitrobenzophenone | Ro 40-7592 | (3,4-Dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)(4-methylphenyl)methanone | (3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)(p-tolyl)methanone | Ro-40-7592 | (3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-(4-methylphenyl)methanone | U
• Specifications & Purity: Moligand™, ≥99%
• Biochemical and Physiological Mechanisms: Tolcapone is a orally active inhibitor of peripheral and COMT (central catechol-O-methyltransferase). Antiparkinsonian.Potent, selective, reversible COMT inhibitor (K i = 30 nM). Shows antiparkinsonian effects in vivo. Orally active.
• Storage Temp: Store at 2-8°C
• Shipped In: Wet ice
• Grade: Moligand™
• Action Type: INHIBITOR
• Mechanism of action: Catechol O-methyltransferase inhibitor
• Note: Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour. Need more advice on solubility, usage and handling? Please visit our frequently asked questions (FAQ) page for more details.

Product Description

Tolcapone is a selective, potent and reversible of catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT) inhibitor with Ki of 30 nM.
An inhibitor of peripheral and central catechol-O-methyltransferase.