Enrofloxacin-d5 (CAS 1173021-92-5)

Enrofloxacin-d5, an isotopically labeled variant of enrofloxacin, serves as a crucial tool in various scientific inquiries, particularly in pharmacokinetic studies and residue analysis in veterinary and environmental research. Its isotopic labeling with deuterium at specific positions allows for precise tracking of enrofloxacin and its metabolites in biological matrices and environmental samples. Researchers utilize enrofloxacin-d5 to investigate the pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolites in various animal species, elucidating absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion processes. Moreover, enrofloxacin-d5 facilitates residue analysis in food-producing animals by enabling accurate quantification of enrofloxacin residues and metabolites in animal tissues, milk, eggs, and other matrices. This contributes to ensuring food safety and assessing compliance with regulatory limits for veterinary drug residues in animal products. Furthermore, enrofloxacin-d5 finds application in environmental research, where it aids in tracking the fate and transport of enrofloxacin and its metabolites in aquatic and terrestrial environments, assessing their potential ecological impacts. Through advanced analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, researchers can detect and quantify enrofloxacin-d5 and its metabolites at trace levels, enhancing understanding of enrofloxacin′s behavior in biological and environmental systems.