4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)-1-butanol-d3

4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)-1-butanol-d3 is a deuterated form of a highly carcinogenic compound called 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-1-butanol) (NNAL), which is commonly found in tobacco products. The deuterated form is used in research studies to investigate the metabolism and bioavailability of NNAL in the body. NNAL is formed in the body when nicotine in tobacco products is metabolized. It is a potent carcinogen and is known to cause lung cancer, pancreatic cancer, and other types of cancer. The deuterated form of NNAL, 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)-1-butanol-d3, is used to study the metabolic pathways of NNAL in the body and to develop methods for reducing its toxicity. Chemically, 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)-1-butanol-d3 has a molecular formula of C10H10D3N3O3 and a molecular weight of 233.25 g/mol. It is a stable isotope-labeled compound, with three deuterium atoms substituted for three hydrogen atoms in the molecule. In research studies, 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)-1-butanol-d3 is typically administered to laboratory animals or human subjects, and its metabolic products are analyzed using mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques. This information is used to better understand the metabolism and toxicity of NNAL, and to develop strategies for reducing the harmful effects of tobacco products.