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Synthesis of deuterium-labeled fluphenazine

Journal Article · · J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States)

The propylpiperazine side chain of fluphenazine has been labeled with two, four, and six deuterium atoms by lithium aluminum deuteride reduction of the appropriate ester or imide. The gamma-carbon of the propyl group was labeled with two deuterium atoms by reduction of 10- (2-methoxycarbonylethyl) -2-trifluoromethyl-10H-phenothiazine, while four deuterium atoms were incorporated into the piperazine ring by reduction of 10-(3-(3,5-dioxo-1-piperazinyl)propyl)-2-trifluoromethyl-10H-pheno thiazine. The latter reduction gave the d4-labeled N-deshydroxyethyl metabolite of fluphenazine.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
OSTI ID:
6826846
Journal Information:
J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pharm. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 73:1; ISSN JPMSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English