Ritonavir-d₆  (Synonyms: ABT 538-d₆; RTV-d₆)

Ritonavir-d₆ is the deuterium labeled Ritonavir. Ritonavir (ABT 538) is an inhibitor of HIV protease used to treat HIV infection and AIDS. Ritonavir is also a SARS-CoV 3CLpro inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.61 μM[1][2].

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.

726.98

C₃₇H₄₂D₆N₆O₅S₂

1616968-73-0

155213-67-5

Solid

White to off-white

O[C@@H](C[C@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)NC([C@@H](NC(N(CC2=CSC(C(C([2H])([2H])[2H])C([2H])([2H])[2H])=N2)C)=O)C(C)C)=O)[C@H](CC3=CC=CC=C3)NC(OCC4=CN=CS4)=O

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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