Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride

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Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride Structure
Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride structure
Common Name Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride
CAS Number 1206845-57-9 Molecular Weight 299.62
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula C11H9D4Cl3N2O Melting Point N/A
MSDS N/A Flash Point N/A

 Use of Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride


Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride (Baq-168-d4) is the deuterium labeled Lofexidine hydrochloride. Lofexidine hydrochloride is a selective α2-receptor agonist, commonly used to alleviate the physical symptoms of heroin and other types of opioid withdrawal[1][2].

 Names

Name Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride

 Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride Biological Activity

Description Lofexidine-d4 hydrochloride (Baq-168-d4) is the deuterium labeled Lofexidine hydrochloride. Lofexidine hydrochloride is a selective α2-receptor agonist, commonly used to alleviate the physical symptoms of heroin and other types of opioid withdrawal[1][2].
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In Vitro 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].
References

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

[2]. Vartak AP, et al. The preclinical discovery of lofexidine for the treatment of opiate addiction. Expert Opin Drug Discov. 2014 Nov;9(11):1371-7.

[3]. Gish EC, et al. Lofexidine, an {alpha}2-receptor agonist for opioid detoxification. Ann Pharmacother. 2010 Feb;44(2):343-51.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula C11H9D4Cl3N2O
Molecular Weight 299.62