Levocetirizine-d₄ dihydrochloride  (Synonyms: (R)-Cetirizine-d4 dihydrochloride)

Levocetirizine-d₄ (dihydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Levocetirizine. Levocetirizine ((R)-Cetirizine) is a third-generation peripheral H1-receptor antagonist. Levocetirizine is an antihistaminic agent which is the R-enantiomer of Cetirizine. Levocetirizine has a higher affinity for the histamine H1-receptor than (S)-Cetirizine and can effectively treat allergic rhinitis and chronic idiopathic urticaria[1].

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.

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].

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465.83

C₂₁H₂₃D₄Cl₃N₂O₃

130018-77-8

Solid

White to off-white

OC(COC([2H])(C([2H])(N1CCN([C@@H](C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)C3=CC=CC=C3)CC1)[2H])[2H])=O.[H]Cl.[H]Cl

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture

*In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture)

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

  [2]. Lohar P, et al. Simultaneous bioanalysis and pharmacokinetic interaction study of acebrophylline, levocetirizine and pranlukast in Sprague-Dawley rats. Biomed Chromatogr. 2019 Dec;33(12):e4672.  [Content Brief]