Biopterin-d3

• CAT Number: R011853
• CAS Number: 1217838-71-5
• Molecular Formula: C9H11N5O3
• Molecular Weight: 240.237
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Amino-6-[(1R,2S)-1,2-dihydroxypropyl-d3]-4(1H)-pteridinone; (-)-Biopterin-d3; 6-Biopterin-d3; L-Biopterin-d3; L-erythro-Biopterin-d3; NSC 339699-d3; Pterin H B2-d3
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-amino-6-[(1R,2S)-3,3,3-trideuterio-1,2-dihydroxypropyl]-1H-pteridin-4-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H11N5O3/c1-3(15)6(16)4-2-11-7-5(12-4)8(17)14-9(10)13-7/h2-3,6,15-16H,1H3,(H3,10,11,13,14,17)/t3-,6-/m0/s1/i1D3
• InChIKey: LHQIJBMDNUYRAM-OERXLRDQSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C([2H])([2H])[C@@H]([C@@H](C1=CN=C2C(=N1)C(=O)NC(=N2)N)O)O

Biopterin-d3 is a deuterated form of biopterin, featuring three deuterium atoms. This high-purity isotopically labeled compound is essential for advanced research in biochemistry, pharmacology, and metabolic studies. Biopterin plays a crucial role as a cofactor in the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, serotonin, and nitric oxide. Biopterin-d3 is particularly valuable for studying the metabolic pathways and enzymatic reactions involving biopterin and its derivatives. The deuterium labeling allows for precise tracking and quantification in biological systems, enhancing the accuracy of mass spectrometric and NMR analyses. This compound is a critical tool for researchers investigating neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and the role of biopterin in cellular processes, providing consistent and reliable results in various experimental applications.