Description

Carbon-13C Dioxide is a stable isotope-labeled form of carbon dioxide, where the carbon atom is the non-radioactive isotope Carbon-13. This product is essential as a critical tracer molecule in advanced analytical and research applications, enabling precise tracking of carbon atoms in complex chemical and biological systems. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories for metabolic studies, environmental tracing, and sophisticated NMR spectroscopy.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a tracer in biological and medical research to study cellular respiration, photosynthesis, and drug metabolism pathways.
• Environmental Science & Carbon Cycling: Employed in climate research to trace and model the global carbon cycle, including ocean-atmosphere exchange and plant respiration.
• Analytical Chemistry Standard: Serves as a primary standard or reference gas in isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and high-precision quantitative analysis.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Critical in the synthesis of Carbon-13 labeled active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for use in clinical trials and diagnostic agents.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Used to enhance signal detection and resolution in Nuclear Magnetic Resonance studies of chemical structures and reaction mechanisms.
• Geochemical Tracing: Applied in geology and oilfield services to understand fluid movements, reservoir characteristics, and origin studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Carbon-13C Dioxide
CAS No.	1111-72-4
Molecular Formula	13CO2
Molecular Weight	45.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbon-13 Carbon Dioxide; 13C-Labeled Carbon Dioxide; Carbon Dioxide-13C; 13CO2; Carbon Dioxide (13C); Isotopic Carbon Dioxide; [13C]-Carbon Dioxide; Carbon-13 Dioxide Gas
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Quality Control

Our Carbon-13C Dioxide is produced and handled under stringent quality systems to ensure isotopic and chemical purity for sensitive research applications. Each batch is analyzed to confirm isotopic enrichment and the absence of key impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic purity (atom% 13C), chemical purity, and verification of gaseous state is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved high-pressure cylinder or gas container at room temperature (15-25°C). Store in a well-ventilated, secure area away from direct heat sources and incompatible materials. Cylinders should be upright and secured with valve caps in place when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Isotopic Purity (Atom% 13C)	≥ 99%
Chemical Purity (CO2)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Standard
Isotopic Enrichment (MS)	Conforms to Stated Value
Major Impurities (GC/MS)	N2, O2, H2O, CO as specified

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.