Benzyl-2,3,4,5,6-D5 Alcohol

• CAT Number: C000833
• CAS Number: 68661-10-9
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₃D₅O
• Molecular Weight: 113.17
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Benzene-D5-methanol; Benzene-​2,​3,​4,​5,​6-​D5-​methanol
• Solubility: Acetone (Slightly)
• Appearance: Colourless Liquid
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: (2,3,4,5,6-pentadeuteriophenyl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5,8H,6H2/i1D,2D,3D,4D,5D
• InChIKey: WVDDGKGOMKODPV-RALIUCGRSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CO

Benzyl-2,3,4,5,6-D5 Alcohol (Cat No.:C000833) is a deuterium-labeled variant of benzyl alcohol, an aromatic alcohol commonly used as a solvent, preservative, and intermediate in organic synthesis. The “2,3,4,5,6-D5” notation indicates that five hydrogen atoms in the molecule are replaced with deuterium, a stable isotope of hydrogen. This labeling allows for precise isotope tracing in research and analytical applications. Benzyl-2,3,4,5,6-D5 Alcohol is used as an internal standard in mass spectrometry and metabolic studies, aiding in the accurate quantification and identification of benzyl alcohol and its derivatives in complex samples, furthering our understanding of its metabolic fate and potential toxicity.

Reference

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