Description

3-Mercapto-3-Methylbutanol-D6 is a deuterium-labeled analog of the potent flavor and fragrance compound 3-Mercapto-3-methylbutan-1-ol. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for high-precision analytical applications, providing a critical internal standard for accurate quantification and metabolic pathway elucidation. It is primarily required by research and quality control laboratories in the flavor & fragrance, food science, and pharmaceutical industries for advanced mass spectrometry and NMR studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for GC-MS and LC-MS analysis of flavor compounds like 3-mercapto-3-methylbutan-1-ol.
• Metabolic tracer in pharmacokinetic and biotransformation studies within pharmaceutical research.
• Quantitative analysis and quality assurance in flavor and fragrance product development.
• Deuterated reference material for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy.
• Use in stable isotope dilution assays (SIDA) for accurate determination of trace sulfur-containing aroma chemicals.
• Research tool in studying the behavior and stability of thiol-based flavor molecules.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Mercapto-3-Methylbutanol-D6
CAS No.	162404-35-5
Molecular Formula	C5H6D6OS
Molecular Weight	136.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Mercapto-3-methyl-1-butanol-d6; 3-Methyl-3-sulfanylbutan-1-ol-d6; 3-MMB-d6; Deuterated 3-Mercapto-3-methylbutanol; (3-Methyl-3-sulfanylbutyl)-1,1,2,2,3,3-d6 alcohol; 3-(Methyl-d3)-3-sulfanylbutan-1,1,2,2-d4-1-ol; Perdeuterated 3-Mercapto-3-methylbutanol (hexadeuterated)
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Quality Control

Our 3-Mercapto-3-Methylbutanol-D6 is produced under strict quality control protocols to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (D-atom %), chemical purity, and identity confirmation via NMR and MS. We adhere to cGMP principles for research chemicals, ensuring traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent oxidation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (D-atom %)	≥ 98.0%
Chemical Purity (by HPLC)	≥ 97.0%

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