1-Bromooctane-d17 (CAS 126840-36-6)

1-Bromooctane-d17 is a deuterated derivative of 1-bromooctane, distinguished by the replacement of hydrogen atoms with deuterium, a heavier isotope of hydrogen. This substitution results in a compound with altered physical and chemical properties, such as increased molecular weight and modified vibrational modes, without significantly changing the molecule′s overall structure or reactivity pattern. The presence of the bromine atom at the terminal position makes it a versatile agent in organic synthesis, particularly in the formation of carbon-carbon bonds through nucleophilic substitution reactions. In research, 1-Bromooctane-d17 serves as useful in the study of reaction mechanisms and dynamics. Its deuterated nature makes it especially useful in spectroscopic studies, including NMR spectroscopy, where it helps in elucidating the pathways and intermediates of chemical reactions by providing clearer signals and reducing the effects of proton exchange, thereby allowing for more precise and detailed analysis of molecular interactions and transformations.