Retinyl acetate-d4

Retinyl acetate-d4 is the deuterium labeled Retinyl acetate[1]. Retinyl acetate is a synthetic acetate ester form derived from retinol and has potential antineoplastic and chemo preventive activities[2].

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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].

[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216.  

[2]. Moon, Richard C, et al. Retinyl acetate inhibits mammary carcinogenesis induced by N-methyl-N-nitrosourea. Nature. 1977 Jun 16;267(5612):620-1.