Description

E-Caprolactone--D6 is a deuterated analog of ε-caprolactone, a key monomer in polymer chemistry. This high-purity, isotopically labeled compound is essential for advanced research and development where precise molecular tracking and analysis are required. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for applications such as metabolic studies, polymer mechanism elucidation, and as a critical standard in analytical methods.

Application

• Deuterated NMR Standard: Serves as an internal reference or shift standard in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for structural analysis.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to study the metabolic fate and pharmacokinetics of caprolactone-based compounds.
• Polymer Reaction Mechanism Studies: Enables detailed investigation of ring-opening polymerization (ROP) kinetics and mechanisms for biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) synthesis.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS) Internal Standard: Provides a high-purity, isotopically labeled standard for accurate quantitative analysis via GC-MS or LC-MS.
• Specialty Polymer Synthesis: Used to create deuterated polycaprolactone for advanced material research, including neutron scattering studies.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a building block for synthesizing more complex deuterated molecules in medicinal and agrochemical chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	E-Caprolactone--D6
CAS No.	1219802-08-0
Molecular Formula	C6D10O2
Molecular Weight	118.19 g/mol
Synonyms	ε-Caprolactone-d6; Hexanoic acid, 6-hydroxy-, δ-lactone-d6; 2-Oxepanone-d6; 6-Hexanelactone-d6; Perdeuterated ε-caprolactone; Deuterated caprolactone monomer; (3,3,4,4,5,5-2H6)-Dihydro-2H-pyran-2-one; 1-Oxa-2-oxocycloheptane-d6
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Quality Control

Our E-Caprolactone--D6 is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure exceptional isotopic purity and chemical integrity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC, to confirm deuterium enrichment and the absence of critical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic purity, chemical purity, and solvent residues is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 under appropriate conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider keeping the container under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (D-content)	≥ 98 atom % D
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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