Deuterated compounds find applications in a variety of fields including catalysis optimization, mass spectrometry standards, pharmaceutical development and organic light emitting diodes. A recent study indicates that the choice of deuterium source significantly affects both the outcomes and mechanistic pathways in catalytic cycles.
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Derdau, V. The deuterium source matters. Nat Catal 8, 1264–1265 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-025-01460-0
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