62988-37-8 Usage
Type of Compound
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
Original Purpose
Developed as an antidepressant
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, which breaks down neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine
Effect on Neurotransmitters
Leads to an increase in the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain
Impact on Depression
Can help alleviate symptoms of depression by increasing neurotransmitter levels
Current Usage
No longer commonly used as an antidepressant due to potential liver damage and interactions with medications and foods
Repurposing
Used for research purposes and as a chemical precursor in the synthesis of other compounds
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 62988-37-8 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 6,2,9,8 and 8 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 3 and 7 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 62988-37:
(7*6)+(6*2)+(5*9)+(4*8)+(3*8)+(2*3)+(1*7)=168
168 % 10 = 8
So 62988-37-8 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
