Ethyl Butyrate-d3

• CAT Number: R021031
• CAS Number: 113435-99-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 119.178
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Butyric Acid-d3 Ester with EtOH; Butyric Acid Ethyl Ester-d3; Ethyl Butanoate-d3; Ethyl Butyrate-d3; Ethyl n-Butanoate-d3; Ethyl n-Butyrate-d3; NSC 8857-d3
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: ethyl 4,4,4-trideuteriobutanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-3-5-6(7)8-4-2/h3-5H2,1-2H3/i1D3
• InChIKey: OBNCKNCVKJNDBV-FIBGUPNXSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C([2H])([2H])CCC(=O)OCC

Ethyl Butyrate-d3 is a deuterated ester compound where three hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This isotopically labeled version of ethyl butyrate is primarily used in research involving flavor and fragrance chemistry, metabolic studies, and tracing pathways in biochemical processes. The presence of deuterium allows for precise tracking and differentiation in mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, making it an essential tool for studying the metabolism of esters and their interactions in biological systems. Ethyl Butyrate-d3 is crucial for researchers exploring the synthesis and breakdown of esters, providing detailed insights into reaction mechanisms and contributing to advancements in food science, pharmaceuticals, and related fields.