Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one-d4 is the deuterium labeled Tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one, which is an endogenous metabolite with antioxidant capacity and a small active molecule that can be used as a drug intermediate. 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.
- Deuterium labeled compound
- Endogenous metabolite
- Antioxidant capacity
- Small active molecule
- Can be used as a drug intermediate
- Can be used as a tracer
- Can be used as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS