Levamisole-d5 (hydrochloride) [1246819-64-6]

Levamisole-d₅ (hydrochloride) is the deuterium labeled Levamisole hydrochloride. Levamisole ((-)-Tetramisole) hydrochloride is an anthelmintic and immunomodulator belonging to a class of synthetic imidazothiazole derivatives. Levamisole hydrochloride has antiviral effects against HSV^[1][2].

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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  [4]. Van Belle H. Alkaline phosphatase. I. Kinetics and inhibition by levamisole of purified isoenzymes from humans. Clin Chem. 1976 Jul;22(7):972-6.  [Content Brief]

  [5]. Friedlaender MH, et al. The treatment of herpetic reinfection with levamisole. Am J Ophthalmol. 1978 Aug;86(2):245-9.  [Content Brief]