Description

3-Nitrobenzyl-D6 Alcohol is a deuterated organic compound where six hydrogen atoms in the benzyl alcohol moiety are replaced with deuterium, a stable hydrogen isotope. This deuteration makes it an essential internal standard and tracer in advanced analytical chemistry, particularly for quantitative mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental analysis sectors to ensure accurate quantification and method validation.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used as a deuterated internal standard for the precise quantification of non-deuterated 3-nitrobenzyl alcohol and related compounds in LC-MS and GC-MS analyses, correcting for instrument variability and sample preparation losses.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Serves as a stable isotope-labeled tracer in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to study drug metabolism, degradation pathways, and environmental fate.
• NMR Spectroscopy Solvent & Reference: Employed as a deuterated solvent or chemical shift reference in NMR studies due to its defined isotopic purity.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Critical in the development and validation of analytical methods for identifying and quantifying impurities and degradants in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Forensic and Environmental Analysis: Aids in the detection and accurate measurement of nitro-aromatic compounds in complex matrices like soil, water, or biological samples.
• Synthetic Intermediate: Acts as a labeled building block in the synthesis of more complex deuterated molecules for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Nitrobenzyl-D6 Alcohol
CAS No.	1219795-18-2
Molecular Formula	C7D6HNO3
Molecular Weight	156.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-Nitrophenyl)methanol-d6; 3-Nitrobenzenemethanol-d6; Benzyl-d6 Alcohol, 3-nitro-; 1-(Deuteriomethyl)-3-nitrobenzene-d5; 3-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol-d6; α,α,2,3,4,5,6-Heptadeutero-3-nitrobenzenemethanol; Deuterated 3-Nitrobenzyl Alcohol
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Nitrobenzyl-D6 Alcohol is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity for critical research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, providing detailed results for parameters such as isotopic purity (D-enrichment), chemical purity (HPLC), and identity confirmation (NMR/MS).

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container sealed to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥98.0% (Chemical Purity)
Isotopic Purity (D-enrichment)	≥98 atom % D
Water Content (KF)	≤0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤0.1%

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