Diethylene Glycol-d8

Diethylene Glycol-d8 is the perdeuterated isotopologue of diethylene glycol, a low-molecular-weight glycol used industrially as a solvent and humectant and controlled as a toxic contaminant in pharmaceutical excipients and consumer products. The eight deuterium atoms give it a mass shift that makes it suitable as an internal standard for gas chromatographic and LC-MS/MS determinations of diethylene glycol and related glycols in glycerin, propylene glycol and formulated products. Laboratories rely on it for method development and validation, isotope dilution calibration and confirmation of trace contamination in quality control testing. It appears as a clear, colourless to pale brown oil with the formula C4H2D8O3 and a molecular weight of 114.17. The compound is kept at room temperature and shipped at room temperature, and pack sizes of 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg and 100 mg are offered. Please make contact to request documentation or a quotation.
Also known as
Di(ethylene-d8 glycol); Diethylene Glycol-d8; Diethylene glycol d8; 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethanol-D8; 1,1,2,2-Tetradeuterio-2-(1,1,2,2-tetradeuterio-2-hydroxyethoxy)ethanol; 2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy) ethanol-d8; Ethan-1; 2'-oxybis. Further pharmacopoeial and trivial names are recorded on the certificate of analysis.
Pack sizes and lead time
| Pack size | Availability | Quote |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 mg | In stock | |
| 10 mg | In stock | |
| 25 mg | In stock | |
| 30 mg | In stock | |
| 100 mg | In stock |
What the documents contain
- Certificate of analysis — issued per lot: catalogue and lot number, the value assigned to the material and the analytical basis for it.
- Safety data sheet — supplied for the catalogue item, and the basis for the transport classification used on the shipment.
- Storage and shipping conditions for this item: Room Temp., Shipping at Room Temperature.
Frequently asked questions
Is a certificate of analysis (COA) available for Diethylene Glycol-d8?
Yes. A batch-specific COA and the MSDS are issued for every lot of Diethylene Glycol-d8 (catalogue number C1025211). Use the COA link on this page, or email chao.lu@cato-chem.com with the lot number printed on your label and we will send the matching document.
What pack sizes and lead times are offered?
Pack sizes 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 25 mg, 30 mg, 100 mg are held in stock and typically ship within 1–2 working days.
How is the purity of Diethylene Glycol-d8 documented?
Purity is determined per batch and stated on the COA together with the analytical data used for its assignment. If your method requires a specific grade or a particular pharmacopoeial naming, tell us the requirement when you enquire and we will confirm suitability.
Can you supply a larger quantity or a custom synthesis?
Yes. Quantities above the listed pack sizes are quoted on request, and custom synthesis or isolation from related starting materials can be discussed for compounds not held in stock. Contact chao.lu@cato-chem.com with the target quantity and required delivery date.
How is Diethylene Glycol-d8 shipped?
Shipping conditions for this item: Shipping at Room Temperature. Shipments are packed to maintain the specified storage condition, and the SDS is provided for transport classification.



