Baclofen-d₄ 

Baclofen-d₄ is the deuterium labeled Baclofen. Baclofen, a lipophilic derivative of γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), is an orally active, selective metabotropic GABAB receptor (GABABR) agonist. Baclofen mimics the action of GABA and produces slow presynaptic inhibition through the GABAB receptor. Baclofen has high blood brain barrier penetrance. Baclofen has the potential for muscle spasticity research[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].

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217.69

C₁₀H₈D₄ClNO₂

1189938-30-4

1134-47-0

Solid

White to off-white

OC(CC(C1=C([2H])C([2H])=C(C([2H])=C1[2H])Cl)CN)=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.

• [1]. Mehdi Farokhnia, et al. A deeper insight into how GABA-B receptor agonism via baclofen may affect alcohol seeking and consumption: lessons learned from a human laboratory investigation. Mol Psychiatry. 2018 Oct 31.  [Content Brief]

  [2]. Bexis, S., et al., Baclofen prevents MDMA-induced rise in core body temperature in rats. Drug Alcohol Depend, 2004. 74(1): p. 89-96.  [Content Brief]

  [3]. Woori Kim, et al. Baclofen, a GABAB receptor agonist, enhances ubiquitin-proteasome system functioning and neuronal survival in Huntington's disease model mice. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2014 Jan 10;443(2):706-11.  [Content Brief]