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3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 (3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid d5)

Cat No.:V72442 Purity: ≥98%
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is the deuterium labelled form of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid.
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 (3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid d5)
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 (3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid d5) Chemical Structure CAS No.: 60696-39-1
Product category: Endogenous Metabolite
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Other Forms of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 (3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid d5):

  • 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d3
  • 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-13C,18O2
  • 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid
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Product Description
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is the deuterium labelled form of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid. 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid is the major metabolite of dopamine.
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is the deuterium-labeled form of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid, which is the major neuronal metabolite of dopamine. This stable isotope-labeled compound contains five deuterium atoms replacing hydrogen atoms, with a molecular formula of C8H3D5O4 and a molecular weight of 173.18. It is used as an internal standard in advanced pharmaceutical and biochemical research for studying dopamine metabolism, neurotransmitter analysis, and pharmacokinetics.
Biological Activity I Assay Protocols (From Reference)
Targets
The primary target of 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is the dopaminergic system, as it is a labeled analog of the major dopamine metabolite. It is used to study dopamine metabolism and the enzymes involved in catecholamine degradation, such as monoamine oxidase (MAO) and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT).
ln Vitro
Drug compounds have included stable heavy isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements, mostly as quantitative tracers while the drugs were being developed. Because deuteration may have an effect on a drug's pharmacokinetics and metabolic properties, it is a cause for concern [1].
In vitro, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is used as a quantitative tracer in drug development studies. The compound is employed in LC-MS/MS assays for the accurate quantification of dopamine metabolites in biological samples. Its deuterium labeling provides a distinct mass shift, enabling precise measurement of endogenous 3,4-dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid levels in various in vitro systems.
ln Vivo
In vivo, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is used as a tracer in metabolic studies to track dopamine turnover and metabolism in animal models. The compound can be administered to study the pharmacokinetics and metabolic fate of dopamine in the central nervous system. As a stable isotope-labeled compound, it allows for accurate quantification of dopamine metabolism without interference from endogenous compounds.
Enzyme Assay
In vitro enzyme/receptor binding assays using 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 typically involve LC-MS/MS analysis with the labeled compound serving as an internal standard. The assay measures the activity of enzymes involved in dopamine metabolism, such as MAO and COMT. The labeled standard is spiked into samples containing biological matrices, and the ratio of labeled to unlabeled metabolite is used to quantify enzyme activity and metabolite levels.
Cell Assay
In vitro cell experiments with 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 involve culturing neuronal or other relevant cell lines and treating them with the compound to study dopamine metabolism. The labeled metabolite is extracted from cell lysates or culture media and analyzed by LC-MS/MS. The deuterated form allows for the precise tracking of dopamine degradation pathways and the effects of various drugs or genetic manipulations on these pathways.
Animal Protocol
In vivo animal experiments using 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 involve administering the labeled compound to animal models, typically via intravenous or intraperitoneal injection. Blood, urine, or brain tissue samples are collected at various time points and analyzed by LC-MS/MS to quantify the labeled metabolite. This approach is used to study the pharmacokinetics of dopamine metabolism and the effects of pharmacological interventions on catecholamine turnover.
ADME/Pharmacokinetics
As a stable isotope-labeled compound, 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 exhibits pharmacokinetic properties similar to its unlabeled counterpart, but with the advantage of being distinguishable by mass spectrometry. It is used as an internal standard to correct for matrix effects, ionization suppression, and analyte loss during sample preparation in LC-MS/MS assays. The compound is soluble in DMSO and other organic solvents.
Toxicity/Toxicokinetics
Toxicological data for 3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 are limited, as the compound is used primarily as an analytical standard in research settings. The unlabeled parent compound, 3,4-dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid, is a natural metabolite of dopamine and is generally considered to have low toxicity. The deuterated form is expected to have a similar safety profile.
References

[1]. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.

[2]. Elevated cerebrospinal fluid ratios of cysteinyl-dopamine/3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid in parkinsonian synucleinopathies. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2016 Oct;31:79-86.

Additional Infomation
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid-d5 is a research-use-only compound with no approved therapeutic indications or clinical trials. Its primary application is as an internal standard in analytical chemistry for the quantification of dopamine metabolites in biological samples. The deuterium labeling provides a distinct mass shift (M+5) that enables accurate and precise measurements in complex matrices, making it an essential tool in neurochemistry and pharmacokinetic research.
These protocols are for reference only. InvivoChem does not independently validate these methods.
Physicochemical Properties
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
173.177531242371
Exact Mass
173.073
CAS #
60696-39-1
Related CAS #
3,4-Dihydroxybenzeneacetic acid;102-32-9
PubChem CID
76973825
Appearance
Light brown to gray solid powder
LogP
0.5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count
3
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count
4
Rotatable Bond Count
2
Heavy Atom Count
12
Complexity
168
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count
0
SMILES
C1([2H])C(O)=C(O)C([2H])=C([2H])C=1C([2H])([2H])C(O)=O
InChi Key
CFFZDZCDUFSOFZ-QUWGTZMWSA-N
InChi Code
InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-6-2-1-5(3-7(6)10)4-8(11)12/h1-3,9-10H,4H2,(H,11,12)/i1D,2D,3D,4D2
Chemical Name
2,2-dideuterio-2-(2,3,6-trideuterio-4,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
HS Tariff Code
2934.99.9001
Storage

Powder      -20°C    3 years

                     4°C     2 years

In solvent   -80°C    6 months

                  -20°C    1 month

Shipping Condition
Room temperature (This product is stable at ambient temperature for a few days during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs)
Solubility Data
Solubility (In Vitro)
May dissolve in DMSO (in most cases), if not, try other solvents such as H2O, Ethanol, or DMF with a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples
Solubility (In Vivo)
Note: Listed below are some common formulations that may be used to formulate products with low water solubility (e.g. < 1 mg/mL), you may test these formulations using a minute amount of products to avoid loss of samples.

Injection Formulations
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Injection Formulation 1: DMSO : Tween 80: Saline = 10 : 5 : 85 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO stock solution 50 μL Tween 80 850 μL Saline)
*Preparation of saline: Dissolve 0.9 g of sodium chloride in 100 mL ddH ₂ O to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 2: DMSO : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 3: DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL Corn oil)
Example: Take the Injection Formulation 3 (DMSO : Corn oil = 10 : 90) as an example, if 1 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can take 100 μL 25 mg/mL DMSO stock solution and add to 900 μL corn oil, mix well to obtain a clear or suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Injection Formulation 4: DMSO : 20% SBE-β-CD in saline = 10 : 90 [i.e. 100 μL DMSO 900 μL (20% SBE-β-CD in saline)]
*Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C,1 week): Dissolve 2 g SBE-β-CD in 10 mL saline to obtain a clear solution.
Injection Formulation 5: 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin : Saline = 50 : 50 (i.e. 500 μL 2-Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin 500 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 6: DMSO : PEG300 : castor oil : Saline = 5 : 10 : 20 : 65 (i.e. 50 μL DMSO 100 μLPEG300 200 μL castor oil 650 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 7: Ethanol : Cremophor : Saline = 10: 10 : 80 (i.e. 100 μL Ethanol 100 μL Cremophor 800 μL Saline)
Injection Formulation 8: Dissolve in Cremophor/Ethanol (50 : 50), then diluted by Saline
Injection Formulation 9: EtOH : Corn oil = 10 : 90 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 900 μL Corn oil)
Injection Formulation 10: EtOH : PEG300Tween 80 : Saline = 10 : 40 : 5 : 45 (i.e. 100 μL EtOH 400 μLPEG300 50 μL Tween 80 450 μL Saline)


Oral Formulations
Oral Formulation 1: Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na (carboxymethylcellulose sodium)
Oral Formulation 2: Suspend in 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Example: Take the Oral Formulation 1 (Suspend in 0.5% CMC Na) as an example, if 100 mL of 2.5 mg/mL working solution is to be prepared, you can first prepare 0.5% CMC Na solution by measuring 0.5 g CMC Na and dissolve it in 100 mL ddH2O to obtain a clear solution; then add 250 mg of the product to 100 mL 0.5% CMC Na solution, to make the suspension solution (2.5 mg/mL, ready for use in animals).
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Oral Formulation 3: Dissolved in PEG400
Oral Formulation 4: Suspend in 0.2% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 5: Dissolve in 0.25% Tween 80 and 0.5% Carboxymethyl cellulose
Oral Formulation 6: Mixing with food powders


Note: Please be aware that the above formulations are for reference only. InvivoChem strongly recommends customers to read literature methods/protocols carefully before determining which formulation you should use for in vivo studies, as different compounds have different solubility properties and have to be formulated differently.

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Preparing Stock Solutions 1 mg 5 mg 10 mg
1 mM 5.7743 mL 28.8717 mL 57.7434 mL
5 mM 1.1549 mL 5.7743 mL 11.5487 mL
10 mM 0.5774 mL 2.8872 mL 5.7743 mL

*Note: Please select an appropriate solvent for the preparation of stock solution based on your experiment needs. For most products, DMSO can be used for preparing stock solutions (e.g. 5 mM, 10 mM, or 20 mM concentration); some products with high aqueous solubility may be dissolved in water directly. Solubility information is available at the above Solubility Data section. Once the stock solution is prepared, aliquot it to routine usage volumes and store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.

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Method for preparing in vivo formulation:Take μL DMSO stock solution, next add μL PEG300, mix and clarify, next addμL Tween 80, mix and clarify, next add μL ddH2O,mix and clarify.

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