Maltol-d₃ 

Maltol-d₃ is a deuterium labeled Maltol (HY-W012788). Maltol, a type of aromatic compound, is an antioxidant agent. Maltol enhances neural function by mitigating oxidative stress and cell apoptosis. Maltol is an inhibitor of oxidative damage in nerve cells and is effective in preventing diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Maltol is used extensively as a safe flavoring agent and food preservative. Maltol is a metal ion chelator that can be used in the field of catalysis, cosmetics, and medicine^[1][2][3].

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.

129.13

C₆H₃D₃O₃

132331-92-1

O=C1C(O)=C(C([2H])([2H])[2H])OC=C1

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

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

• [1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-246.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Guo N, et al. Maltol, a food flavor enhancer, attenuates diabetic peripheral neuropathy in streptozotocin-induceddiabetic rats. Food Funct. 2018 Dec 13;9(12):6287-6297.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Yang Y, et al. Maltol inhibits apoptosis of human neuroblastoma cells induced by hydrogen peroxide. J Biochem Mol Biol. 2006 Mar 31;39(2):145-9.  [Content Brief]