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S-(-)-Carbidopa

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[Skin]

In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
[Eyes]

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Store at -20 C
[Inhalation]

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[Personal Protection]

Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles.
[Respirators]

Government approved respirator.
[Exposure Effects]

Avoid contact and inhalation.
[Solubility in water]

Very soluble
[Melting Point]

206 - 208
[Boiling Point]

419
[Vapor Pressure]

5E-12 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

3.40 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

.46
[Heat Of Vaporization]

84.6 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Peripheral inhibitor ofl-aromatic amino acid decarboxylase. When administered simultaneously withl-dopa, it prevents extracerebral conversion to dopamine.
[Product Name]

3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazinyl-2-methyl-propanoic acid
[Synonyms]

Hydrazino-a-methyldopa
L-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-methyl-2-hydrazinopropionic acid
L-a-Hydrazino-a-methyl-b-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propionic acid
L-alpha-Methyldopahydrazine
N-Aminomethyldopa
S-(-)-a-Hydrazino-3,4-dihydroxy-2-methylbenzenepropanoic acid
[CAS]

"CASEN_28860-95-9.htm">28860-95-9
[Formula]

C10H16N2O5
[Molecular Weight]

244.25
[EINECS]

249-271-9
[RTECS]

MW5298000
[RTECS Class]

Drug; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

12,1843
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

657532
[Beilstein Reference]

5-15
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides.