Description

2-Butanone-4,4,4-D3 is a deuterated isotopologue of the common industrial solvent methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), specifically labeled on the terminal methyl group. This compound is a critical tool in analytical chemistry and materials science, where it serves as a non-radioactive tracer and a solvent for NMR spectroscopy. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, polymer, and specialty chemical industries who require precise molecular tracking and spectroscopic studies.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy Solvent: Used as a deuterated solvent for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis, providing a lock signal and minimizing interference in proton spectra.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Acts as a stable isotopic tracer in biochemical and pharmaceutical research to study drug metabolism and biological pathways.
• Polymer & Materials Research: Employed in the study of polymerization kinetics, polymer chain dynamics, and the analysis of material interactions at the molecular level.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for quantitative analysis and method validation in quality control laboratories.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Used in specialized synthetic routes where deuterium incorporation is required to modify chemical or physical properties of target molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Butanone-4,4,4-D3
CAS No.	53389-26-7
Molecular Formula	C4H5D3O
Molecular Weight	75.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Ethyl Ketone-d3; MEK-d3; Butanone-d3; 2-Butanone-d3; Ethyl Methyl Ketone-d3; 3-Deuterio-2-butanone; (4,4,4-2H3)Butan-2-one; Deuterated Methyl Ethyl Ketone
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Butanone-4,4,4-D3 is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (D atom %), chemical purity, and specific tests are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Isotopic Purity (NMR)	≥ 98.0 atom % D
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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