Description

Formaldehyde-D2 is a deuterated isotopologue of formaldehyde, where the two hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium atoms. This isotopic labeling is critical for applications requiring precise tracking of molecular pathways and enhanced spectral resolution. It is an essential reagent for researchers and industries working in advanced analytical chemistry and materials science. The compound is supplied under the identifier CAS 1664-98-8.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy: Used as an internal standard or chemical shift reference in deuterated solvents.
• Mechanistic Studies: Employed as a tracer in reaction mechanism elucidation and kinetic isotope effect (KIE) studies.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Utilized in the synthesis of deuterated drug candidates for metabolic stability and bioavailability studies.
• Polymer Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized deuterated polymers for neutron scattering experiments.
• Analytical Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for generating labeled formaldehyde in gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC-MS) applications.
• Catalysis Research: Used to study surface reactions and intermediates in heterogeneous catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde-D2
CAS No.	1664-98-8
Molecular Formula	D2CO
Molecular Weight	32.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Deuterated Formaldehyde; Formaldehyde-d2; [2H2]Formaldehyde; Dideuteroformaldehyde; Deuterioformaldehyde; Deuteroform; (2H2)Formaldehyde; Methanal-d2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Formaldehyde-D2 is produced and handled under stringent quality control protocols to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity. Each batch is analyzed to confirm identity, isotopic enrichment (D atom %), and chemical purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as isotopic purity by NMR and assay by GC is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, it is typically stored as a gas in a lecture bottle or as a solution under controlled conditions. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Specific storage temperature and pressure recommendations depend on the supplied form (gas or solution); refer to the Safety Data Sheet for detailed handling instructions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (Solution)	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (NMR)	≥ 98 atom % D
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0% (as formaldehyde)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.