Carbidopa

Name: Carbidopa
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-004029

About Carbidopa

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Carbidopa (IP/BP/USP grade), a central nervous system API registered under CAS number 38821-49-7 with a typical assay of 98.0%. The compound has the formula C10H16N2O5, corresponding to a molecular weight of 244.24 g/mol. The IUPAC name is (2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazinyl-2-methylpropanoic acid. Hydrate. It is also known as Carbidopa Monohydrate or Carbidopa hydrate.

It is supplied as a white or creamy white powder. Store sealed in a dry, well-ventilated location away from incompatible materials. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 5 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

This API belongs to our CNS and psychiatric APIs portfolio and is supplied to IP/BP/USP specifications for formulators, contract manufacturers and generic drug developers. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Carbidopa in 1 kg, 5 kg and 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Pharmaceutical formulation
Generic drug development

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Carbidopa
Catalogue No.	VQ-004029
CAS Number	38821-49-7
IUPAC name	(2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazinyl-2-methylpropanoic acid;hydrate
Molecular formula	C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₅
Molecular weight	244.24 g/mol
Exact mass	244.1059
Grade	IP/BP/USP
Purity / assay	98.0%
HSN code	2933
InChIKey	QTAOMKOIBXZKND-PPHPATTJSA-N
SMILES	C[C@](CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)O)(C(=O)O)NN.O
PubChem CID	38101

Physical properties
Physical form	Powder
Appearance	A white or creamy white powder
H-bond donors / acceptors	6 / 7
TPSA	117 Å²
Synonyms	Carbidopa Monohydrate, Carbidopa hydrate, (2S)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxybenzyl)-2-hydrazinopropanoic acid monohydrate, S-(-)-Carbidopa monohydrate, (S)-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazino-2-methylpropionic acid monohydrate, Carbidopa-1-wasser, Carbidopa (monohydrate), (2S)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydrazinyl-2-methylpropanoic acid--water (1/1), (S)-(-)-Carbidopa Monohydrate, Carbidopa RS, Carbidopa CRS, Carbidopa

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 38821-49-7

Reference Standard

Carbidopa Monohydrate

CAS: 38821-49-7
Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₅
MW: 244.24 g/mol

VQ-007373

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Carbidopa?

The CAS Registry Number of Carbidopa is 38821-49-7. It is also known as Carbidopa Monohydrate, Carbidopa hydrate, (2S)-2-(3,4-Dihydroxybenzyl)-2-hydrazinopropanoic acid monohydrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Carbidopa?

Carbidopa has the molecular formula C10H16N2O5 and a molecular weight of 244.24 g/mol.

What is Carbidopa used for?

Carbidopa is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Carbidopa. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Carbidopa can I order?

We supply Carbidopa in IP/BP/USP (98.0%) grade, in 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Carbidopa?

Yes. Every lot of Carbidopa is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Carbidopa be shipped internationally?

Yes. Carbidopa is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.