Description

2,6-Dimethylphenol-D9 (Major) is a deuterated isotopologue of 2,6-xylenol, where nine hydrogen atoms are replaced by the stable isotope deuterium. This high-purity labeled compound is essential for applications requiring precise internal standards and metabolic pathway tracing in advanced analytical chemistry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental analysis sectors to ensure accurate quantification and reliable data in mass spectrometry and NMR studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis: Serves as a critical deuterated internal standard in GC-MS and LC-MS methods for the accurate quantification of 2,6-dimethylphenol and related compounds.
• Metabolic Studies: Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to trace metabolic pathways and study the biotransformation of phenolic compounds.
• Environmental Analysis: Employed as a reference standard in the analysis of environmental pollutants, including phenols and their derivatives.
• Polymer Research: Acts as a labeled precursor or tracer in studies investigating polymerization mechanisms and the properties of poly(phenylene oxide) resins.
• Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS): A key component in high-precision IDMS protocols for achieving definitive analytical results.
• Chemical Synthesis: Utilized in the synthesis of deuterated complex molecules for spectroscopic studies and structure elucidation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethylphenol-D9 (Major)
CAS No.	1021325-40-5
Molecular Formula	C8D9HO
Molecular Weight	131.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethylphenol-d9; 2,6-Xylenol-d9; 2,6-Dimethyl-d7-phenol-OD; 2,6-Bis(methyl-d3)phenol-d3; 1-Hydroxy-2,6-bis(trideuteriomethyl)benzene; 2,6-Dimethylphenol (phenyl-D5, methyl-D4); Deuterated 2,6-Xylenol
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Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethylphenol-D9 (Major) is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, critical for its use as an analytical standard. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing results for isotopic purity (D-content), chemical purity (by HPLC/GC), and identification (IR/NMR). We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for stable isotope-labeled compounds to guarantee reliable performance and traceability in your most demanding applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is light-sensitive and should be handled and stored away from direct light exposure to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0% (chemical purity)
Isotopic Purity (D-content)	≥ 98 atom % D
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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