Description

Acetic-1-13C Acid CAS NO 1563-79-7 is a stable isotope-labeled derivative of acetic acid, where the carbon-13 atom is specifically incorporated at the carboxylic carbon position. This precise labeling is critical for applications requiring high-fidelity isotopic tracing, offering researchers unparalleled accuracy in metabolic and mechanistic studies. It is an essential reagent for scientists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who rely on isotopic labeling for research, quality control, and regulatory compliance.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy: Serves as a primary chemical shift reference and a building block for synthesizing 13C-labeled compounds for structural elucidation.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a tracer in in vitro and in vivo studies to map biochemical fluxes and understand disease mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Key intermediate in the synthesis of isotopically labeled active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies.
• Mass Spectrometry Standards: Employed as an internal standard for the accurate quantification of acetic acid and related metabolites in complex biological matrices.
• Chemical Reaction Mechanism Studies: Utilized to investigate reaction pathways and kinetics in catalysis and organic synthesis.
• Agrochemical Research: Applied in the development and environmental fate studies of labeled pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic-1-13C Acid
CAS No.	1563-79-7
Molecular Formula	¹³CH₃COOH
Molecular Weight	61.05 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetic-1-13C Acid; [1-13C]Acetic Acid; Acetic Acid-1-13C; (1-13C)Acetic Acid; Ethanoic-1-13C Acid; Methanecarboxylic-1-13C Acid; Isotopic Acetic Acid; 13C-Labeled Acetic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetic-1-13C Acid is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and specific tests are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and highly volatile compound, appropriate secondary containment and fume hood handling are recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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