Synthesis and Spectral Analysis of Benzene-d6

Abstract

The new method for synthesis of Benzene-d6 was discovered. In this process, [Cp*PMe3IrH3][OTf] was used as the catalyst at H/D exchange reaction between benzene and deuterium oxide. The prepared method was in an overall yield of 20% and chemical purity of 99.7%. The product contained stable isotopes at 98% enrichment. The MS spectra, 13C NMR, IR between benzene and benzene-d6 were discussed.