(S)-Bromoenol lactone-d7

(S)-Bromoenol lactone-d7 is a chemically synthesized derivative of (S)-bromoenol lactone, distinguished by the substitution of hydrogen atoms with seven deuterium atoms, a form of hydrogen that contains one additional neutron. This modification increases the molecular mass and alters the vibrational modes of the molecule, which are pivotal in certain types of spectroscopic analyses, such as NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance). (S)-Bromoenol lactone-d7 retains the pharmacophoric elements of its parent compound, including the bromine atom and the lactone ring, which are crucial for its activity in biochemical assays. In research, this compound is particularly useful for probing the stereochemical aspects of enzymatic reactions involving esterases and lipases, enzymes that cleave ester bonds in fats and other substrates. The (S)-enantiomer specificity allows researchers to discern the enantioselective preferences of these enzymes, contributing to a deeper understanding of their catalytic mechanisms. Additionally, the deuterium labeling facilitates the tracking of metabolic and chemical degradation pathways in complex biological systems, helping to explain minute details of molecular interactions and transformations. This makes (S)-Bromoenol lactone-d7 a valuable tool in fields such as enzymology, metabolic engineering, and the study of lipid dynamics within biological membranes.