Description

Propionic Acid-D5 is a deuterated isotopologue of propionic acid, where five hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium, a stable hydrogen isotope. This high-purity labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical and research applications where precise molecular tracking and quantification are required. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and analytical chemistry sectors for use as an internal standard in mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and metabolic studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used for the accurate quantification of propionic acid and related metabolites in complex biological and environmental matrices.
• NMR Spectroscopy Solvent & Reagent: Serves as a deuterated solvent or a tracer in nuclear magnetic resonance studies to elucidate molecular structures and reaction mechanisms.
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Acts as a stable isotopic tracer to study the biosynthesis and degradation pathways of short-chain fatty acids in biological systems.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in method development and validation for the analysis of propionate-based active pharmaceutical ingredients and their degradants.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of more complex deuterated molecules for research purposes.
• Food & Feed Analysis: Applied in methods to analyze preservatives and natural metabolites, ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

Basic Information

Product Name	Propionic Acid-D5
CAS No.	60153-92-6
Molecular Formula	C3D5O2
Molecular Weight	79.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Deuterated Propionic Acid; Propionic-d5 Acid; [2H5]Propionic Acid; Pentadeutero-propionic Acid; Propanoic-2,2,3,3,3-d5 Acid; 2,2,3,3,3-Pentadeuteropropanoic Acid; Methylacetic-d5 Acid; Ethanecarboxylic-d5 Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Propionic Acid-D5 is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, critical for sensitive analytical applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (atom % D), chemical purity by GC or HPLC, and identity confirmation by spectroscopic methods. Our quality commitment aligns with the standards expected for high-grade research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and high volatility, ensure containers are securely sealed to prevent evaporation and are handled with appropriate precautions in a fume hood.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, Colorless Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Reference Spectrum
Isotopic Purity (Atom % D)	≥ 98% (by 1H-NMR or MS)
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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