Methyl diethyldithiocarbamate-d3 (CAS 1246816-30-7)

Methyl Diethyldithiocarbamate-d3 (MEDD-d3) is a synthetic compound widely employed in scientific research. It serves as a stable isotope-labeled variant of methyl diethyldithiocarbamate, a used chelating agent in analytical chemistry. MEDD-d3 acts as a reference material and internal standard in various analytical techniques within scientific research. Its primary purpose is to quantify diethyldithiocarbamate (DDTC) levels and its metabolites in biological samples such as blood, urine, and tissues. DDTC, a prevalent chelating agent used for extracting heavy metals from environmental samples, and its metabolites hold potential as biomarkers for heavy metal exposure. By binding to heavy metals like copper, zinc, and cadmium, Methyl Diethyldithiocarbamate-d3 functions as a chelating agent and forms stable complexes. These complexes can be readily analyzed using different analytical techniques. The binding mechanism relies on the coordination of sulfur atoms in the dithiocarbamate group with the metal ions.