3-Methyl-2-quinoxalinecarboxylic acid-d4

• CAT Number: S001089
• CAS Number: 2244217-93-2
• Molecular Formula: C10H4D4N2O2
• Molecular Weight: 192.21
• Purity: ≥95%

3-Methyl-2-quinoxalinecarboxylic acid-d4 is the deuterium labeled 3-Methyl-2-quinoxalinecarboxylic acid. 3-Methyl-2-quinoxalinecarboxylic acid (MQCA), an important N-oxide reductive metabolite of Quinocetone or Olaquindox, potently inhibits the growth of Chang liver cells through S phase arrest of the cell cycle[1].
Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

Reference

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
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[2]. Keyu Zhang , et al. Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of 1,4-bisdesoxyquinocetone, 3-methylquinoxaline-2-carboxylic Acid (MQCA) in Human Hepatocytes. Res Vet Sci. 2012 Dec;93(3):1393-401.
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