Hordenine-d6 (Ordenina-d6) is the deuterium labeled Hordenine. Hordenine, an alkaloid found in plants, inhibits melanogenesis by suppression of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production[1].
Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].
References:
[1]. Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019;53(2):211-216.
[2]. Kim SC, et al. Hordenine, a single compound produced during barley germination, inhibits melanogenesis in human melanocytes. Food Chem. 2013 Nov 1;141(1):174-81.