Description

Formic Acid o-D is a deuterated isotopologue of formic acid, where the hydrogen atom of the formyl group is replaced by deuterium. This specific labeling makes it an essential tool in advanced analytical chemistry and mechanistic studies, providing critical insights into reaction pathways and molecular behavior. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications requiring precise isotopic tracing.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy Solvent & Standard: Used as a deuterated solvent or an internal standard for chemical shift referencing and quantitative analysis in proton NMR.
• Mechanistic Reaction Studies: Employed as a tracer to elucidate reaction mechanisms, particularly in acid-catalyzed processes, hydrogenation, and decarboxylation reactions.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS): Serves as a labeling agent in MS-based proteomics and metabolomics to improve detection and quantification of target compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Acts as a specialized reagent in the synthesis of deuterated active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug development and metabolic studies.
• Catalysis Research: Used in studies of catalytic processes to distinguish the origin of hydrogen atoms in reaction products.
• Polymer Science: Applied in the research and development of specialty polymers where deuterium labeling aids in structural analysis using techniques like neutron scattering.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formic Acid o-D
CAS No.	925-94-0
Molecular Formula	DCOOH
Molecular Weight	47.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Deuteroformic Acid; Formic Acid-d; [2H]Formic Acid; Deuterated Formic Acid; DCOOD (for the fully deuterated form); Formic Acid (D); Methanoic-d Acid; Deuterium-labeled Formic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Formic Acid o-D is produced and handled under strict quality protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including NMR and Mass Spectrometry to confirm deuterium enrichment and chemical identity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic purity, assay, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment.

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 highly volatile compound, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (D)	≥ 98 atom % D
Assay (Titration)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
NMR Solvent Compatibility	Passes test

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