6972-40-3 Usage
Type of compound
Synthetic chemical
Use in research
Study the effects of neurotoxicity and develop treatments for Parkinson's disease
Conversion in the body
Converted to a toxic metabolite called MPP+
Effect on the brain
Causes damage to dopaminergic neurons, leading to Parkinson's-like symptoms
Notoriety
Gained attention in the 1980s when drug users developed Parkinson's-like symptoms after taking synthetic heroin contaminated with MPTP
Value in research
Has been useful in advancing our understanding of the mechanisms of Parkinson's disease and developing new treatments for the condition
Animal models
Has been used in animal models of Parkinson's disease to study potential treatments and therapies.
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 6972-40-3 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 6,9,7 and 2 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 4 and 0 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 6972-40:
(6*6)+(5*9)+(4*7)+(3*2)+(2*4)+(1*0)=123
123 % 10 = 3
So 6972-40-3 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
InChI:InChI=1/C7H13N/c1-2-8-6-4-3-5-7-8/h3-4H,2,5-7H2,1H3
