Description

p-Azoxyanisole-D6 (O,o-Dimethyl-D6) is a deuterated isotopologue of the classic liquid crystal material p-azoxyanisole, where the six hydrogen atoms of the two methoxy groups are replaced with deuterium. This deuteration provides a critical tool for advanced spectroscopic studies, particularly in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), by reducing signal interference and enabling precise structural and dynamic analysis. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and development chemists in the fields of advanced materials science, specifically in the study of liquid crystal phases and molecular ordering, as well as in pharmaceutical research for metabolic tracing and mechanism of action studies.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy Standard: Serves as an internal standard or reference compound in deuterium NMR (²H NMR) for the analysis of liquid crystal systems and complex molecular mixtures.
• Liquid Crystal Research: Used as a deuterated probe to investigate phase transitions, molecular dynamics, and orientational order within nematic and smectic liquid crystalline phases without proton signal overlap.
• Isotopic Labeling Studies: Employed in metabolic pathway tracing and pharmacokinetic studies within pharmaceutical R&D, leveraging the deuterium label for tracking.
• Material Science Development: Acts a key intermediate or model compound in the development of new deuterated organic electronic and photonic materials.
• Analytical Method Development: Used to validate and calibrate analytical methods, including mass spectrometry and chromatography, for deuterated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Azoxyanisole-D6 (O,o-Dimethyl-D6)
CAS No.	34172-21-9
Molecular Formula	C16D6H12N2O3
Molecular Weight	288.33 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4'-Dimethoxyazoxybenzene-d6; 1-Methoxy-4-[(4-methoxy-d3-phenyl)diazenyl-d3]benzene; Azoxyanisole-d6; p-Azoxyphenetole-d6 (dated); Bis(4-methoxy-d3-phenyl)diazene 1-oxide; Liquid Crystal 4O.d6; PAA-d6
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of p-Azoxyanisole-D6 is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Our standard quality assurance includes verification of deuteration level, chemical identity, and purity by advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for isotopic purity (D-enrichment), chemical assay, and impurity profile is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. For long-term storage, consider storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Deuteration Degree (²H NMR)	≥ 98 atom % D
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	116 - 118 °C

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