Melperone-d4 (hydrochloride)_product_DataBase

Bioactivity	Melperone-d4 (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Melperone. Melperone, a butyrophenone, is an antipsychotic drug used for sleep induction which is frequently prescribed in psychiatric setting[1]. Melperone has been used for a variety of indications, including the treatment of schizophrenia, but also for agitation in the elderly[2].
Invitro	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].
Name	Melperone-d4 (hydrochloride)
CAS	1219798-80-7
Formula	C16H19D4ClFNO
Molar Mass	303.84
Transport	Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Storage	Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Reference	[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216. [2]. Hefner G, et al. Melperone but not bisoprolol or metoprolol is a clinically relevant inhibitor of CYP2D6: evidence from a therapeutic drug monitoring survey. J Neural Transm (Vienna). 2015 Nov;122(11):1609-17. [3]. Bobo WV, et al. Melperone, an aytpical antipsychotic drug with clozapine-like effect on plasma prolactin: contrast with typical neuroleptics. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2009 Jul;24(5):415-22.

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