Benzyl bromide-alpha,alpha-d2

• CAT Number: M002704
• CAS Number: 51271-29-5
• Molecular Formula: C7H7Br
• Molecular Weight: 173.049
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: BENZYL-ALPHA,ALPHA-D2 BROMIDE;BENZYL-ALPHA,ALPHA-D2 BROMIDE, 98 ATOM % D;benzyl bromide-α,α-d2;α-bromotoluene-α,α-d2;Benzyl-α-α-D2 Bromide;Benzyl-a,a-d2 BroMide;Deuterated benzyl bromide
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: [bromo(dideuterio)methyl]benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7Br/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2/i6D2
• InChIKey: AGEZXYOZHKGVCM-NCYHJHSESA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CBr

Benzyl bromide-alpha,alpha-d2 is a deuterated form of benzyl bromide, where the two hydrogen atoms on the alpha carbon (the carbon directly attached to the bromine atom) are replaced with deuterium. This compound is used in organic synthesis and research, particularly in studies involving isotopic labeling and mass spectrometry. The deuterium atoms allow for easier tracking and analysis of reaction mechanisms, as they provide a distinct signature in spectroscopic studies. Benzyl bromide itself is a commonly used reagent in the preparation of benzyl derivatives.