Benzyl alcohol-α-13C-α,α-d2 (CAS 285977-71-1)

Benzyl alcohol-α-13C-α,α-d2 is a specialized isotopically labeled derivative of benzyl alcohol, where the alpha carbon is enriched with the carbon-13 isotope and the two alpha hydrogen atoms are replaced with deuterium. This specific isotopic labeling enhances its utility in various scientific research applications, particularly in the field of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. In NMR spectroscopy, the incorporation of carbon-13 and deuterium allows for more detailed and specific analysis of the molecular structure and dynamics, as these isotopes provide distinct and separate signals that help in elucidating complex molecular environments and reaction mechanisms. The carbon-13 labeling is particularly useful for tracking the fate of the carbonyl group in chemical transformations, providing insights into the pathways and intermediates formed during reactions. Meanwhile, the presence of deuterium atoms reduces the complexity of NMR spectra by simplifying the hydrogen-related signals and enhancing the resolution for other important structural features. This isotopic version of benzyl alcohol is often employed in kinetic studies to observe the effects of isotopic substitution on reaction rates and mechanisms, utilizing the kinetic isotope effect where the stronger C-D bonds compared to C-H bonds can significantly alter reaction kinetics. Through these applications, Benzyl alcohol-α-13C-α,α-d2 serves as a powerful tool in advanced organic synthesis and mechanistic organic chemistry, offering precise analytical capabilities to explore and understand chemical processes at a molecular level.