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Tolcapone

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Tolcapone

F. Hoffmann-La Roche
Originator
1997
First approval
-
Expiry (public)
No sales data
Peak sales
Small molecule
Type

Targets:COMT

Brand:Tasmar

Indications (approved):Parkinson's disease

Regional status

US
Approved
1998-01-29
EU
Approved
1997-08-27
China
Approved
2005-01-24
Japan
-

Synthetic routes & intermediates2 routes

Originator routes × 1Optimised (non-patent) × 1Process routes × 0

Routes are ordered originator first, then optimised / process (non-patent) routes; each lists steps, overall yield and the intermediate table (code / CAS / name) — ready for supplier sourcing and RFQ. Rendered by this site from structured data; no third-party route graphics used.

OriginatorRoute 1Steps 5 · Total yield /
TOLC-0012426-87-1TOLC-002106-38-7TOLC-003134612-19-4TOLC-004134612-29-6TOLC-005134612-39-8TOLC-006134612-80-9API · Tolcapone
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOLC-0012426-87-14-(benzyloxy)-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
TOLC-002106-38-71-bromo-4-methylbenzene
TOLC-003134612-19-4(4-(benzyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)(p-tolyl)methanol
TOLC-004134612-29-6(4-(benzyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl)(p-tolyl)methanone
TOLC-005134612-39-8(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)(p-tolyl)methanone
TOLC-006134612-80-9(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-nitrophenyl)(p-tolyl)methanone
OptimisedRoute 2Steps 2 · Total yield 25.8 g
TOLC-00784211-30-3TOLC-008119735-14-7API · Tolcapone
CodeCAS No.Intermediate
TOLC-00784211-30-33,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrobenzoic acid
TOLC-008119735-14-73,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrobenzoyl chloride

Frequently asked questions

What are the approved indications of Tolcapone?

Approved indications include: Parkinson's disease.

When does the Tolcapone patent expire?

No public expiry year is available for Tolcapone yet; this page updates once verified.

How many synthesis routes are recorded for Tolcapone?

2 synthesis routes are recorded; the shortest is 2 steps with 25.8 g total yield. Intermediates in each route carry codes and CAS numbers.

Where can I buy Tolcapone intermediates?

All intermediates in Tolcapone routes have CAS profiles — you can submit an RFQ per CAS and it enters the Unibest matching pool.

How do I get a quote for Tolcapone intermediates?

Open the CAS profile of the target intermediate from this page, or submit an RFQ directly — the CAS enters the matching flow automatically and the supply network responds with quotes.

Source: cross-verified data (structured fields only) · 2026-10-04