Benzyl-d5 Chloride

• CAT Number: R051553
• CAS Number: 68661-11-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H7Cl
• Molecular Weight: 131.614
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 6-(Chloromethyl)benzene-1,2,3,4,5-d5; α-Chlorotoluene-d5; 1-Chloromethylbenzene-d5; Benzyl Chloride-d5; Chlorophenylmethane-d5; NSC 8043-d5; Phenylmethyl Chloride-d5; Tolyl Chloride-d5; ω-Chlorotoluene-d5
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3,4,5,6-pentadeuteriobenzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H7Cl/c8-6-7-4-2-1-3-5-7/h1-5H,6H2/i1D,2D,3D,4D,5D
• InChIKey: KCXMKQUNVWSEMD-RALIUCGRSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCl

Benzyl-d5 Chloride is a deuterated form of benzyl chloride, featuring five deuterium atoms. This compound is used in chemical and pharmaceutical research for its enhanced stability and precision in analytical techniques like NMR and mass spectrometry. Benzyl chloride is a reactive compound used in organic synthesis as an alkylating agent and intermediate in the production of various chemicals. The deuterium labeling facilitates detailed studies of reaction mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and interactions with other substances. It is valuable for tracking chemical transformations and understanding the behavior of benzyl chloride in different chemical environments.