Isovaleric acid-d7 is the deuterium labeled Isovaleric acid. Isovaleric acid is a natural fatty acid known to affect neonatal death and possible Jamaican vomiting sickness in humans. It can be used as a tracer and as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS. 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.
- Used as a tracer.
- Functions as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
- Deuteration can affect pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs.