3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid-d8 sodium

3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid-d8 sodium is the deuterium labeled 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid. 3-Methyl-2-oxovaleric acid is a neurotoxin, an acidogen, and a metabotoxin, and also an abnormal metabolite that arises from the incomplete breakdown of branched-chain amino acids[1].

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Others

Research Areas >> Neurological Disease

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].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-223.