Levonorgestrel-d8
Levonorgestrel-d8 is the deuterium labeled Levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestogen used as an active ingredient in some hormonal contraceptives. Levonorgestrel-d8 is a click chemistry reagent, it contains an Alkyne group and can undergo copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAc) with molecules containing Azide groups.
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- Formula: C21H20D8O2
- Molecular Weight:320.50
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Storage:
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Biological Activity
Description
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].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only. Further protocols information, click here.
Application
1. This compound can be used as a tracer
2. This compound can be used as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
Chemical Information
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Unlabeled CAS 797-63-7
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Molecular Weight 320.50
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Formula C21H20D8O2
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SMILES
O=C1C([2H])([2H])C[C@]2([2H])[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]4(CC)[C@@](C#C)(O)C([2H])([2H])C[C@@]4([H])[C@]3([H])CC([2H])([2H])C2=C1[2H]
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Synonyms
D-Norgestrel-d8
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Shipping
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.
Protocols
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EdU Incorporation Assay (Click Chemistry-Based DNA Synthesis Measurement)
The EdU incorporation assay measures DNA synthesis by adding the thymidine analog 5-ethynyl-2′-deoxyuridine to cells or tissues, where it is incorporated into newly synthesized DNA during S phase. Incorporated EdU is detected by copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition, in which a fluorescent azide covalently reacts with the ethynyl group on EdU, allowing S-phase cells to be detected by fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, or high-content imaging. EdU detection does not require DNA denaturation or anti-BrdU antibody access, which preserves sample structure and improves compatibility with immunostaining and multiparameter cytometry compared with BrdU-based detection. EdU can be cytotoxic in a cell-type- and exposure-dependent manner, so pulse duration, concentration, and continuous-labeling designs should be validated for each cell type.
Purity & Documentation
References
[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216. [Content Brief]
[2]. Gallos, I.D., et al., Oral progestogens vs levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system for endometrial hyperplasia: a systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol, 2010. 203(6): p. 547 e1-10. [Content Brief]
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)