1-Octanol-d17 (CAS 153336-13-1)

1-Octanol-d17 is a deuterated analog of 1-Octanol, a fatty alcohol used in the research of membrane biophysics and organic synthesis. The incorporation of deuterium atoms in place of hydrogen results in a compound with subtly different physical and chemical properties due to the isotope effects. This modification is for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy studies, as it provides a unique spectral signature that aids in elucidating molecular dynamics, interactions, and the structural characteristics of organic molecules and complexes. In the realm of membrane biophysics, 1-Octanol-d17 is employed to investigate the fluidity, permeability, and phase behavior of lipid bilayers, offering insights into membrane-associated processes at the molecular level. Moreover, its use in organic synthesis research facilitates the tracing of reaction pathways, mechanism elucidation, and the study of kinetic isotope effects, thus enhancing the understanding of complex chemical reactions.