pargyline and its Impurities

Pargyline selectively inhibits MAO type B, an enzyme catalyzing the oxidative deamination and inactivation of certain catecholamines, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, within the presynaptic nerve terminals. It is an irreversible selective monoamine oxidase.Reference standards of Pargyline API, and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below.