N-Desmethyl zopiclone-d₈ 

N-Desmethyl zopiclone-d₈ is deuterium labeled Norzopiclone. Norzopiclone is the inactive metabolite of Zopiclone. Norzopiclone has some anxiolytic properties.

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].

MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

382.83

C₁₆H₇D₈ClN₆O₃

1189805-43-3

59878-63-6

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis.

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