Description

γ-Butyrolactone-5,5,-D2 is a deuterated analog of the versatile industrial solvent and chemical intermediate γ-butyrolactone (GBL). This deuterium-labeled compound is critical for applications requiring isotopic tracing and spectroscopic studies, offering enhanced analytical precision. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for reaction mechanism elucidation, metabolic pathway studies, and as a precursor in the synthesis of labeled compounds.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy & Analytical Standards: Serves as an internal standard or a deuterated solvent in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy for structural analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used as a labeled precursor or intermediate in the synthesis of deuterated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies.
• Mechanistic Studies: Enables the tracing of reaction pathways and intermediates in organic synthesis and catalysis research.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and development of labeled pesticides and herbicides to study environmental fate and degradation.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for synthesizing deuterated polymers or specialty chemicals with modified physical properties.
• Mass Spectrometry: Useful as a reference compound in mass spectrometry for quantitative analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	γ-Butyrolactone-5,5,-D2
CAS No.	68036-47-5
Molecular Formula	C₄H₄D₂O₂
Molecular Weight	88.10 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	GBL-5,5-d2; 2-Deuteriooxolan-2-one-3,3,4,4-d4 (related fully deuterated form); 4-Butyrolactone-5,5-d2; γ-Butyrolactone-5,5-d2; 1,4-Butanolide-5,5-d2; Dihydro-2(3H)-furanone-5,5-d2; Tetrahydro-2-furanone-5,5-d2; Deuterated GBL
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Quality Control

Our deuterated chemicals are produced under strict quality control protocols to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity. Each batch is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including NMR, GC-MS, and HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (D atom %), chemical purity, and solvent content are provided to guarantee consistency for your research and development needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (D atom %)	≥ 98% (by NMR)
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.