Levodopa -BP/USP
CAS No: 59-92-7 | IUPAC: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine. | Therapeutic Use: Anti-Parkinson’s | Mol.formula: C9H11NO4 | Mol.Weight: 197.190 g/mol | HSN CODE: 30049099
STRUCTURE
Product Details
- Description: Light yellow to brownish-yellow, fine, crystalline powder
- Solubility: It is soluble in various solvents, including acetic acid and chloroform, but its solubility in water is very low.
- Loss on Drying: NMT-0.5%
- Assay: NLT- 98.0%
- Storage Condition: Stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place
- Type of Packing: Export worthy packing
Description
Levodopa inhalation is used together with carbidopa and levodopa combination to treat the return of Parkinson’s symptoms (known as OFF episodes) in people with Parkinson’s disease.