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Simvastatin-d6 is a deuterium-labeled version of simvastatin, employed in the field of analytical chemistry for stable isotope-labeled mass spectrometric studies. During in vitro research applications it serves as an internal standard to ensure accuracy and precision in the quantification of simvastatin within complex biological matrices, such as blood or liver microsomes. The presence of deuterium atoms minimally alters the physical properties of the compound, allowing for a near-identical retention time and behavior in chromatographic systems, which is for method validation in bioanalytical assays. Researchers also use simvastatin-d6 in studies of chemical metabolism to track the compound′s biotransformation and to understand the enzyme kinetics involved in its metabolic pathway. Additionally, environmental scientists may employ this labeled compound to investigate the persistence and degradation of statins in aquatic environments, assessing their impact on ecosystems.
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Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Simvastatin-d6, 2.5 mg | sc-220104 | 2.5 mg | $353.00 |