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C8856
Sigma-Aldrich
Captopril
meets USP testing specifications
| Synonym: | N-[(S)-3-Mercapto-2-methylpropionyl]- |
| CAS Number: | 62571-86-2 |
| Linear Formula: | C9H15NO3S |
| Molecular Weight: | 217.29 |
| Beilstein Registry Number: | 477887 |
| EC Number: | 263-607-1 |
| MDL number: | MFCD00168073 |
| PubChem Substance ID: | 24893111 |
Description
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. Inhibits the formation of angiotensin II, a bioactive peptide that stimulates angiogenesis and increases microvessel density. |
Properties
| mp | 104-108 °C(lit.) |
| suitability | meets USP testing specifications |
| Gene Information | human ... ACE(1636), ECE1(1889) |
| rat ... Ace(24310) |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 43-63 |
| Safety Statements | 36/37 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | UY0550000 |
References
| reference | Greene, A.S., and Amaral, S.L., Microvascular angiogenesis and the renin-angiotensin system. Curr. Hypertens. Rep. 4, 56-62, (2002) |
| Hollenberg, N.K., Renal implications of angiotensin receptor blockers. Am. J. Hypertens. 14, 237S-241S, (2001) | |
| Gavras, H., and Brunner, H.R., Role of angiotensin and its inhibition in hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure. Curr. Hypertens. Rep. 37, 342-345, (2001) | |
| Merck | Merck 13,1780 |






