Description

δ-Valerolactone-3,3,4,4-D4 is a deuterated derivative of δ-valerolactone, a key lactone compound used as a building block and analytical standard. This deuterium-labeled version is essential for advanced research and development, providing a non-radioactive isotopic tracer for mechanistic studies and metabolic pathway analysis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries who require high-purity, isotopically labeled intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research: As a stable isotope-labeled internal standard for the accurate quantification of metabolites or parent compounds in bioanalytical methods like LC-MS.
• Mechanistic Studies: Serving as a tracer to investigate reaction mechanisms, pharmacokinetics, and metabolic pathways in drug development.
• Polymer Science: Acting as a monomer or co-monomer precursor for synthesizing specialized polymers with deuterated segments for structural analysis via NMR or neutron scattering.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in the synthesis and study of deuterated active ingredients or their metabolites to understand environmental fate and degradation.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Providing a valuable solvent or shift reference, or being incorporated into molecules to simplify complex NMR spectra.
• Organic Synthesis: Functioning as a versatile, deuterated building block for the preparation of more complex labeled compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	δ-Valerolactone-3,3,4,4-D4
CAS No.	42932-61-6
Molecular Formula	C5H4D4O2
Molecular Weight	104.13 g/mol
Synonyms	δ-Valerolactone-d4; 5-Methyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone-3,3,4,4-d4; 5-Methyloxolan-2-one-3,3,4,4-d4; δ-Valerolactone-d4; 3,3,4,4-Tetradeutero-5-methyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; Pentanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, δ-lactone-3,3,4,4-d4; Deuterated δ-valerolactone
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Quality Control

Our δ-Valerolactone-3,3,4,4-D4 is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure high chemical purity and isotopic enrichment. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC to confirm identity, chemical purity, and deuterium incorporation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Deuterium Enrichment (NMR)	≥ 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.