Phenoxyethanol-d4

Phenoxyethanol-d4 is the deuterium labeled Phenoxyethanol[1]. Phenoxyethanol has a broad spectrum of antimicrobial activity against various gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Phenoxyethanol is an uncouple agent in oxidative phosphorylation from respiration and competitively inhibits malate dehydrogenase. Phenoxyethanol is used as a preservative in cosmetic, vaccine, and textile, et al[2].

Research Areas >> Infection

Signaling Pathways >> Anti-infection >> Bacterial

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]. B Dréno, et al. Safety Review of Phenoxyethanol When Used as a Preservative in Cosmetics. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2019 Nov;33 Suppl 7:15-24.