(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3

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(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 Structure
(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 structure
Common Name (R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3
CAS Number 1259947-39-1 Molecular Weight 214.23
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C10H10D3NO4 Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of (R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3


(R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 is a deuterium labeled (R)-3-O-Methyldopa, and (R)-3-O-Methyldopa is an R-enantiomer of 3-O-Methyldopa. 3-O-Methyldopa is a metabolite of L-DOPA which is formed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). 3-O-Methyldopa competitively inhibits the pharmacodynamics of L-DOPA and dopamine[1][2].

 Names

Name (R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3

 (R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 Biological Activity

Description (R)-3-O-Methyldopa-d3 is a deuterium labeled (R)-3-O-Methyldopa, and (R)-3-O-Methyldopa is an R-enantiomer of 3-O-Methyldopa. 3-O-Methyldopa is a metabolite of L-DOPA which is formed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT). 3-O-Methyldopa competitively inhibits the pharmacodynamics of L-DOPA and dopamine[1][2].
Related Catalog
In Vitro 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].
References

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  

[2]. Asanuma M, Miyazaki I. 3-O-Methyldopa inhibits astrocyte-mediated dopaminergic neuroprotective effects of L-DOPA. BMC Neurosci. 2016 Jul 25;17(1):52.  

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C10H10D3NO4
Molecular Weight 214.23