M-160
(±)-4-Methylephedrine-D3 hydrochloride solution
100 μg/mL in methanol (as free base), ampule of 1 mL, certified reference material, Cerilliant®
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certified reference material
Quality Level
form
liquid
feature
(Snap-N-Spike®)
packaging
ampule of 1 mL
manufacturer/tradename
Cerilliant®
concentration
100 μg/mL in methanol (as free base)
technique(s)
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
liquid chromatography (LC): suitable
application(s)
forensics and toxicology
format
single component solution
storage temp.
−20°C
SMILES string
CC(NC([2H])([2H])[2H])C(O)C1=CC=C(C)C=C1.Cl
InChI
1S/C11H17NO.ClH/c1-8-4-6-10(7-5-8)11(13)9(2)12-3;/h4-7,9,11-13H,1-3H3;1H/i3D3;
InChI key
DDFKODAFZRBBOK-FJCVKDQNSA-N
General description
Application
- (±)-4-Methylephedrine-D₃ hydrochloride as an analytical standard: This compound is extensively used as a stable isotope-labeled standard in mass spectrometry, enhancing the accuracy and precision of analytical methods for detecting and quantifying ephedrine and its derivatives in complex biological matrices. Its role is crucial in doping control, forensic analysis, and therapeutic drug monitoring (Deshpande et al., 2024).
- Pharmaceutical research applications: In pharmaceutical research, (±)-4-Methylephedrine-D₃ hydrochloride is employed to study the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of ephedrine-based drugs. Its deuterated form provides an internal standard that is vital for achieving reliable quantification in bioanalytical studies, particularly in the development of new therapeutic agents.
- Enhancing mass spectrometry techniques: The use of (±)-4-Methylephedrine-D₃ hydrochloride in mass spectrometry significantly improves the method′s sensitivity and specificity. This is especially important in the field of toxicology and pharmacology, where precise measurements are essential for understanding drug behavior and ensuring patient safety.
- Studying chiral drug interactions: As a chiral compound, (±)-4-Methylephedrine-D₃ hydrochloride aids in the research of stereoselective drug interactions, which are crucial for developing safer and more effective pharmaceutical formulations. This application helps in distinguishing the different enantiomers of chiral drugs and their distinct pharmacological effects.
- Development of bioanalytical methods: This high-purity deuterated compound is used for developing and validating robust bioanalytical methods in biochemistry studies. It ensures that the analytical methods used in clinical and pharmacological research are both accurate and reproducible, facilitating the assessment of drug efficacy and safety in biological systems.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 1
Target Organs
Eyes
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
49.5 °F
Flash Point(C)
9.7 °C
Regulatory Information
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