Acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene-d14

Acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene-d14 is a deuterated derivative of acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene, which is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of four benzene rings fused together. The deuterium labeling makes it useful for various analytical applications, including mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene-d14 is primarily used as a stable isotope internal standard for quantification of acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene in environmental and biological samples. It is also used in the study of the environmental fate and transport of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The compound is a potent carcinogen and mutagen, and its presence in the environment is a major concern due to its potential to cause adverse health effects. Therefore, the accurate detection and quantification of this compound is crucial in environmental monitoring and risk assessment studies. The chemical information of acenaphth[1,2-b]anthracene-d14 includes its molecular formula, C22D14H12, and its molecular weight, 292.44 g/mol. It is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents such as dichloromethane and methanol. The compound can be synthesized through a multistep process involving deuterium exchange reactions with acenaphthene and anthracene. Its purity and isotopic enrichment can be determined using analytical techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.