Propionic Acid-d5

• CAT Number: R064164
• CAS Number: 60153-92-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 79.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Propanoic-d5 Acid
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,2,3,3,3-pentadeuteriopropanoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-2-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3,(H,4,5)/i1D3,2D2
• InChIKey: XBDQKXXYIPTUBI-ZBJDZAJPSA-N
• SMILES: [2H]C([2H])([2H])C([2H])([2H])C(=O)O

Propionic Acid-d5 is a deuterated form of propionic acid, where all five hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This isotopically labeled compound is used primarily in biochemical and metabolic research to study fatty acid metabolism and synthesis pathways. Its deuterium atoms enable precise tracking through NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, making it valuable for analyzing metabolic fluxes and enzyme activities. Propionic Acid-d5 is also employed in pharmaceutical research to investigate drug metabolism and interactions, helping to develop and refine therapies that involve fatty acid metabolism and related biochemical processes.