Description

Difluoromethane-D2 is a deuterated isotopologue of difluoromethane, a compound of significant interest in advanced research and analytical chemistry. Its value lies in its utility as a stable, non-radioactive isotopic tracer, enabling precise mechanistic studies and analytical method development. This specialty chemical is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, NMR spectroscopy, and materials science, where tracking molecular behavior and structure is critical.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy: Used as an internal standard or solvent for nuclear magnetic resonance studies, particularly for fluorine-19 (19F) NMR.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a deuterated building block or tracer in the synthesis and metabolic pathway analysis of new drug candidates.
• Mechanistic Studies: Enables detailed investigation of reaction mechanisms and kinetics in organic and organofluorine chemistry.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and other analytical techniques for calibration and quantification.
• Materials Science: Used in the development and testing of specialized polymers and electronic materials where isotopic labeling is required.
• Environmental Tracer Studies: Applied in controlled environmental fate studies to track the movement and transformation of fluorinated compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Difluoromethane-D2
CAS No.	594-24-1
Molecular Formula	CD2F2
Molecular Weight	54.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Deuterated Difluoromethane; [2H2]Difluoromethane; Difluoromethane-d2; Methylene-d2 fluoride; Freon 32-d2; HFA-32-d2; R-32-d2; (Di-deutero)difluoromethane
EINECS	209-839-4

Quality Control

Our Difluoromethane-D2 is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure isotopic and chemical purity for sensitive research applications. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques, including NMR and GC-MS, to verify deuterium incorporation and chemical identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic purity, chemical assay, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames. Cylinders should be secured upright in a dedicated gas storage area. Recommended storage temperature is between 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to Structure
Isotopic Purity (D)	≥ 98 atom % D
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
Non-Volatile Residue	≤ 0.01%

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