Captopril vs Enalaprilat Anhydrous

## Captopril vs Enalaprilat Anhydrous: Overview

This comparison examines the pharmacological differences between **Captopril** and **Enalaprilat Anhydrous**.

## Mechanism of Action

**Captopril**: First orally active ACE inhibitor; contains thiol group that binds zinc at ACE active site.

## Pharmacokinetics

**Half-life**: Captopril — 1.9 hours; Enalaprilat Anhydrous — N/A.

## Chemical Properties

**Molecular Formula**: Captopril — C9H15NO3S; Enalaprilat Anhydrous — N/A.

**Molecular Weight**: Captopril — 217.2850 g/mol; Enalaprilat Anhydrous — N/A.

**Type**: Captopril — Small molecule; Enalaprilat Anhydrous — Small molecule.