Zolpidem IV-d6

• CAT Number: R041755
• CAS Number: NA
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₉D₆N₃
• Molecular Weight: 267.36
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-Methyl-2-(4-methylphenyl)-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine-3-acetonitrile-d6; Zolpidem Cyano -d6 Impurity
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-[5,7,8-trideuterio-2-(4-methylphenyl)-6-(trideuteriomethyl)imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl]acetonitrile
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H15N3/c1-12-3-6-14(7-4-12)17-15(9-10-18)20-11-13(2)5-8-16(20)19-17/h3-8,11H,9H2,1-2H3/i2D3,5D,8D,11D
• InChIKey: OLZONQCQODMZSS-MHKOZMILSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C1=C(C2=NC(=C(N2C(=C1C([2H])([2H])[2H])[2H])CC#N)C3=CC=C(C=C3)C)[2H]

Zolpidem IV-d6 is a deuterated form of Zolpidem, specifically labeled with six deuterium atoms. This compound is an essential tool in pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism studies, particularly for the analysis of Zolpidem in biological matrices. Zolpidem IV-d6 serves as a stable isotope-labeled internal standard in LC-MS/MS, providing enhanced accuracy and precision in quantifying Zolpidem levels. Its use is critical in research focused on insomnia treatments, allowing for detailed investigation of the drug’s absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Zolpidem IV-d6 ensures reliable data, supporting drug development and therapeutic monitoring efforts.