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Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxy-4'-methyl-5-nitrobenzophenone; Ro 40-7592
Molecular Formula: C14H11NO5
Molecular Weight: 273.24
Linear Structural Formula: C14H11NO5
MDL Number: MFCD00866569
Biochem Physiol Actions: Tolcapone is an orally active catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor. It inhibits both central and peripheral COMT. Tolcapone crosses the blood-brain barrier, and has been used for L-DOPA adjunct therapy in the treatment of Parkinson′s Disease.
Other Notes: USP issued SDS can be found here.