Brocresine

• CAT Number: I023710
• CAS Number: 555-65-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8BrNO2
• Molecular Weight: 218.05
• Purity: 98%
• Synonyms: Brocresine
• Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
• Appearance: Solid powder
• Storage: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
• IUPAC Name: 3-(Aminooxymethyl)-6-bromphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8BrNO2/c8-6-2-1-5(4-11-9)3-7(6)10/h1-3,10H,4,9H2
• InChIKey: QNWOSJAGFSUDFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: OC1=C(Br)C=CC(CON)=C1

Brocresine ia an aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase inhibitor with both a peripheral and central action, showing to potentiate the therapeutic effect of levodopa in Parkinson's disease.

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