Deuterated Epichlorohydrin-d4 | CAS 69533-54-6

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Deuterated Epichlorohydrin-d4 | CAS 69533-54-6 is a high-purity isotopically labeled analogue of epichlorohydrin in which four hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. As a specialized solvent and reagent in research and analytical chemistry, this compound is widely used as a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) standard, an internal reference, and a building block for advanced synthesis in pharmaceutical, polymer, and materials-science industries.

The deuterated form enhances spectral clarity and analytical precision by minimizing proton interference, enabling cleaner NMR spectra and more accurate quantitation in complex mixtures. Deuterated epichlorohydrin-d₄ is indispensable for studies involving mechanistic pathways, reaction kinetics, and labeled tracer experiments.

CHEMICAL AND ISOTOPIC INFORMATION

• Chemical Name: Epichlorohydrin-d₄

• CAS Registry Number: 69533-54-6

• Molecular Formula: C₃H₃D₄ClO

• Molecular Weight: 96.55 g/mol (approx.)

• Isotopic Enrichment: ≥ 98% deuterium incorporation (typical, depends on lot)

• Structure: A three-carbon epoxy ring with a chloromethyl substituent, where the four hydrogens on the epoxy ring carbons are replaced by deuterium.

The high level of isotopic purity ensures minimal residual protium (¹H), which is critical for high-resolution NMR applications and other spectroscopic techniques.

KEY FEATURES AND BENEFITS

High Isotopic Purity

Deuterium enrichment minimizes unwanted proton signals in NMR, leading to improved spectral baseline and accuracy. This reduction in proton background is especially beneficial when deuterated epichlorohydrin is used as a solvent or internal standard.

Superior NMR Performance

As an NMR solvent/reference, epichlorohydrin-d₄ delivers distinct and well-resolved spectral features, enabling precise identification and quantification of analytes, particularly in complex organic mixtures and polymers.

Analytical Versatility

Deuterated epichlorohydrin is suitable for a broad range of analytical techniques including:

• ¹H and ²H NMR spectroscopy

• Mass spectrometry (MS)

• Chromatography coupled with deuterated standards

• Quantitative analysis in reaction monitoring

Synthetic Utility

The deuterated epoxy ring and chloromethyl functionality offer reactive handles useful in:

• Isotopic labeling of target molecules

• Tracer studies in metabolic research

• Synthesis of isotopically labeled pharmaceuticals

• Mechanistic investigations of epoxide ring-opening reactions

APPLICATIONS of Deuterated Epichlorohydrin-d4 | CAS 69533-54-6

NMR Spectroscopy

Epichlorohydrin-d₄ serves as both a solvent and a reference standard. Its deuterium atoms provide a non-interfering background for high-resolution ¹H NMR spectra, enabling clearer visualization of sample peaks and better integration accuracy.

Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis

In quantitative NMR (qNMR) and other spectroscopic methods, epichlorohydrin-d₄ can be used as an internal standard due to its known chemical shifts and stability, facilitating accurate determination of analyte concentrations.

Isotopic Tracer Studies

The deuterium labeling allows kinetic isotope effect (KIE) studies and metabolism tracing in chemical and biochemical pathways, providing insight into reaction mechanisms and degradation processes.

Material Science and Polymer Research

Deuterated epichlorohydrin can be incorporated into polymer matrices or used as a label to study polymer dynamics, cross-linking behavior, and degradation pathways through spectroscopic monitoring.

Pharmaceutical Research and Development

Used in structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies, ADME profiling, and drug metabolism research, where tracking labeled moieties is critical.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

ResolveMass Laboratories Inc. provides Deuterated Epichlorohydrin-d₄ with comprehensive quality documentation, including:

• Certificate of Analysis (CoA)

• Lot-specific isotopic enrichment data

• Purity and impurity chromatograms

• Storage and stability profiles

Products are manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure reproducibility, performance consistency, and compliance with industry standards.

WHY RESOLVEMASS LABORATORIES?

At ResolveMass, we specialize in high-quality isotopically labeled compounds tailored to analytical and research applications. With extensive industry experience, responsive support, and stringent quality practices, we empower scientists to achieve precise, reproducible data in every application.

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