Description

1-Bromooctadecane-18,18,18-D3 is a deuterium-labeled long-chain alkyl bromide, a valuable isotopically modified building block for chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for creating labeled analogs for research in metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and material science, where precise molecular tracking is required. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require high-purity, stable isotopic tracers.

Application

• Deuterated Standard for Analytical Chemistry: Used as an internal standard in GC-MS and LC-MS for the accurate quantification of fatty acids, lipids, and their metabolites.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: A key precursor in the synthesis of deuterium-labeled drug candidates for Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) studies.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as an alkylating agent for introducing a long, labeled alkyl chain into target molecules via nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of labeled surfactants, liquid crystals, and polymers to study self-assembly and structural properties.
• Agrochemical Tracer Studies: Used to synthesize labeled versions of pesticides or plant growth regulators to investigate environmental fate and degradation pathways.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Incorporated into lipid probes to track and elucidate biochemical pathways in biological systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Bromooctadecane-18,18,18-D3
CAS No.	349553-85-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₅D₃Br
Molecular Weight	335.39 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Octadecyl-18,18,18-d3 Bromide; 1-Bromo-octadecane-d3; Stearyl-d3 Bromide; n-Octadecyl-d3 Bromide; 18,18,18-Trideuterooctadecyl Bromide; Bromooctadecane-d3; Labeled Stearyl Bromide; Deuterated C18 Alkyl Bromide
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-Bromooctadecane-18,18,18-D3 is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Our standard quality commitment includes comprehensive analysis by NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC to verify identity, isotopic enrichment, and purity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting all critical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97% (Area %)
Isotopic Enrichment (MS)	≥ 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.