Catechol Dimethylether-d6

• CAT Number: R006296
• CAS Number: 24658-24-0
• Molecular Formula: C8H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 144.203
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 1,2-Di(methoxy-d3)benzene
• Storage: Desiccate at +4C
• IUPAC Name: 1,2-bis(trideuteriomethoxy)benzene
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H10O2/c1-9-7-5-3-4-6-8(7)10-2/h3-6H,1-2H3/i1D3,2D3
• InChIKey: ABDKAPXRBAPSQN-WFGJKAKNSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C([2H])([2H])OC1=CC=CC=C1OC([2H])([2H])[2H]

Catechol Dimethylether-d6 is a deuterated derivative of catechol dimethyl ether, featuring six deuterium atoms that enhance its stability and facilitate precise analytical studies. This compound is primarily used in pharmaceutical and chemical research for tracking reaction mechanisms and metabolic pathways through NMR and mass spectrometry. In organic chemistry, it serves as a reagent for synthesizing other compounds and studying the behavior of catecholic structures. Additionally, it is useful in environmental chemistry for investigating the fate of catechol derivatives in various matrices, including soil and water, due to its stable isotopic labeling.