Description

Ethane-1,1,2,2-D4 is a deuterated isotopologue of ethane, where four hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium. This compound is a critical stable isotope-labeled standard, essential for providing an internal reference in spectroscopic and mass spectrometric analyses to ensure accuracy and eliminate matrix effects. It is primarily utilized by researchers and analytical laboratories in the fields of NMR spectroscopy, metabolic research, chemical reaction mechanism studies, and as a tracer in geological and environmental science.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy Solvent & Standard: Used as a deuterated solvent or an internal chemical shift reference in proton and carbon-13 NMR due to its specific isotopic purity.
• Mass Spectrometry Internal Standard: Serves as a critical internal standard in GC-MS and LC-MS for the quantitative analysis of ethane and related hydrocarbons, improving measurement precision.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Employed in biochemical and pharmaceutical research to trace metabolic pathways and study drug metabolism using isotope-labeling techniques.
• Reaction Mechanism Studies: Acts as a probe in chemical kinetics and mechanistic studies to investigate hydrogen/deuterium exchange reactions and catalytic processes.
• Geochemical & Environmental Tracer: Used in atmospheric science and geology as a stable isotopic tracer to study gas migration, origin, and environmental fate.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the synthesis of specifically labeled polymers or organic compounds for advanced material property analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethane-1,1,2,2-D4
CAS No.	3681-29-6
Molecular Formula	C2D4H2 or C2H2D4
Molecular Weight	34.08 g/mol
Synonyms	[1,1,2,2-2H4]Ethane; Ethane-d4; Deuterated Ethane (D4); Perdeuteroethane (common misnomer, specifically for D6); 1,1,2,2-Tetradeuteroethane; C2D4H2; Ethane-D4; Tetradeuteroethane
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Quality Control

Our Ethane-1,1,2,2-D4 is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is analyzed using advanced techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and IR spectroscopy to verify identity and isotopic enrichment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific purity, isotopic abundance (Atom % D), and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, it must be stored in a certified gas cylinder or sealed ampule in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Store at room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Isotopic Purity (Atom % D)	≥ 98.0% (on D4 isotopologue)
Major Isotopologue (D4)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.1%

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