Citric acid-d4 is the deuterium labeled Citric acid (HY-N1428), acting as a natural preservative and food tartness enhancer. It has been shown to induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in HaCaT cells, and can cause oxidative damage to the liver. Widely used as an acidulant, emulsifier, sequestrant, and buffering agent across various industries. Stable heavy isotopes like deuterium are incorporated into drug molecules as tracers for quantitation and can influence pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles.
- Used as a tracer in drug development.
- Serves as an internal standard for quantitative analysis using techniques like NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
- Acts as a natural preservative.
- Functions as a food tartness enhancer.
- Induces apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in HaCaT cells.
- Utilized as an acidulant, emulsifier, sequestrant, and buffering agent.