(S)-1-(3-Fluororopyridin-2-yl)ethylamine-d3 Hydrochloride

(S)-1-(3-Fluororopyridin-2-yl)ethylamine-d3 Hydrochloride, also known as FPEA-d3 HCl, is a deuterated form of a chemical compound that is used as a research tool in the study of the central nervous system. It is a selective agonist of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, a receptor that is involved in the modulation of cognitive functions such as learning and memory. By selectively activating this receptor, FPEA-d3 HCl can be used to investigate the role of this receptor in these cognitive processes. FPEA-d3 HCl is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water and other polar solvents. It has a molecular formula of C8H9D3FN.HCl and a molecular weight of 188.64 g/mol. The deuterated form of the compound is used to aid in the identification and quantification of the compound in biological samples, as the deuterium atoms exhibit a slightly different mass than the normal hydrogen atoms. While FPEA-d3 HCl has potential therapeutic applications in the treatment of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, its primary usage is in research and development. It is used as a tool in the investigation of the α7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and its role in cognitive processes.