Description

o-Phthalaldehyde-D6 is a deuterated derivative of o-phthalaldehyde, a critical reagent in analytical chemistry and life sciences. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for applications requiring high specificity and minimal background interference, such as quantitative mass spectrometry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in pharmaceutical development, environmental analysis, and advanced biochemical research where precise measurement and method validation are paramount.

Application

• Internal Standard for LC-MS/MS: Serves as a crucial quantitative reference standard in liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the analysis of aldehydes and related compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Used in the identification and quantification of process-related impurities and degradation products in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Metabolomics and Proteomics Research: Enables accurate tracking and quantification in metabolic flux studies and protein analysis due to its isotopic label.
• Environmental Monitoring: Applied in the detection and analysis of trace-level phthalaldehyde derivatives or analogous pollutants in environmental samples.
• Method Development and Validation: Provides a stable isotope-labeled standard to enhance the accuracy, precision, and reliability of new analytical methods.
• Derivatization Agent in Trace Analysis: Acts as a deuterated derivatization reagent for enhancing the detection sensitivity of specific analytes in complex matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	o-Phthalaldehyde-D6
CAS No.	68234-47-9
Molecular Formula	C8D6O2
Molecular Weight	138.16 g/mol
Synonyms	OPA-D6; Benzene-1,2-dicarboxaldehyde-d6; 1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde-d6; Phthalaldehyde-d6; Deuterated o-Phthalaldehyde; o-Phthalaldehyde-1,2,3,4,5,6-d6; Isotopic Labeled Phthalaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our o-Phthalaldehyde-D6 is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and absence of critical impurities. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for stable isotope-labeled compounds to guarantee reliable and reproducible performance in your laboratory.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (D-content)	≥ 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.