Methylation Flashcards
1
Q
What is this reaction?
A
Adding a Methyl group, making the compound LESS polar
2
Q
What are the common groups conjugated?
A
OH, NH2, SH, heterocyclic N
3
Q
What is the name on the group of atoms that is normally methylated?
A
Cachetol: x2 OH groups on a benzene ring, one of the OH becomes an ether with a CH3 at the end.
4
Q
What drug undergoes this Phase 2 metabolism?
A
Dopamine
