Methyl-D2 alcohol, also known as deuterated methanol, is a stable isotopic variant of methanol where the hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium, a heavier isotope of hydrogen. Its chemical formula is C1D2H3O, and it is characterized by its colorless, volatile liquid state at room temperature. Methyl-D2 alcohol exhibits similar physical properties to regular methanol, such as being miscible with water and having a relatively low boiling point. However, its unique isotopic composition allows it to be used in various applications, particularly in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, where it serves as a solvent that minimizes interference from hydrogen signals. The presence of deuterium also alters the vibrational frequencies of the molecule, making it useful in studies of molecular dynamics and reaction mechanisms. Additionally, methyl-D2 alcohol is utilized in organic synthesis and as a tracer in metabolic studies due to its distinct isotopic signature. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this substance, as it can be toxic and flammable, similar to its non-deuterated counterpart.

methyl-D2 alcohol

28563-35-1: Methyl-D2 alcohol, also known as deuterated methanol, is a stable isotopic variant of methanol where the hydrogen atoms are replaced by deuterium, a heavier isotope of hydrogen. Its chemical formula is C1D2H3O, and it is characterized by its colorless, volatile liquid state at room temperature. Methyl-D2 alcohol exhibits similar physical properties to regular methanol, such as being miscible with water and having a relatively low boiling point. However, its unique isotopic composition allows it to be used in various applications, particularly in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, where it serves as a solvent that minimizes interference from hydrogen signals. The presence of deuterium also alters the vibrational frequencies of the molecule, making it useful in studies of molecular dynamics and reaction mechanisms. Additionally, methyl-D2 alcohol is utilized in organic synthesis and as a tracer in metabolic studies due to its distinct isotopic signature. Safety precautions should be observed when handling this substance, as it can be toxic and flammable, similar to its non-deuterated counterpart.

CAS 28563-35-1

methyl-D2 alcohol

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