Harmane-d₂ 

Harmane-d₂ is the deuterium labeled Harmane. Harmane, a β-Carboline alkaloid (BCA), is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe action tremors and psychiatric manifestations. Harmane shows 1000-fold selectivity for I1-Imidazoline receptor (IC50=30 nM) over α2-adrenoceptor (IC50=18 μM). Harmane is also a potent and selective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase (MAO) (IC50s=0.5 and 5 μM for human MAO A/B, respectively)[1][2][3][4].

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].

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

184.23

C₁₂H₈D₂N₂

486-84-0

CC1=NC([2H])=C([2H])C2=C1NC3=C2C=CC=C3

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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  [2]. Louis ED, et, al. Blood harmane concentrations and dietary protein consumption in essential tremor. Neurology. 2005 Aug 9;65(3):391-6.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Musgrave IF, et, al. Harmane produces hypotension following microinjection into the RVLM: possible role of I(1)-imidazoline receptors. Br J Pharmacol. 2000 Mar;129(6):1057-9.  [Content Brief]

  [4]. Glover V, et, al. β-Carbolines as selective monoamine oxidase inhibitors:In vivo implications  [Content Brief]

  [5]. Umezawa K, et, al. Comutagenic effect of norharman and harman with 2-acetylaminofluorene derivatives. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 1978 Feb;75(2):928-30.  [Content Brief]