(R)-(-)-Ibuprofen-d3 is the deuterium labeled (R)-(-)-Ibuprofen. (R)-(-)-Ibuprofen is the R enantiomer of Ibuprofen, inactive on NF-κB activation; (R)-(-)-Ibuprofen exhibits anti-inflammatory and antinociceptive effects.
Stable heavy isotopes of drogen, 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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