Description

Carbon Monoxide (13C) is a stable isotope-labeled gas, where the carbon atom is the non-radioactive isotope Carbon-13. This product is essential for advanced analytical and research applications requiring precise molecular tracing. It is primarily used by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental science, and metabolic research sectors.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a labeled precursor in biochemical research to study carbon monoxide metabolism and heme oxygenase pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the synthesis of isotopically labeled drug candidates for pharmacokinetic and metabolic stability studies.
• Analytical Standard: Serves as a critical calibration standard in isotope-ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
• Environmental Research: Utilized as a tracer gas in atmospheric chemistry studies to model and track carbon monoxide sources and sinks.
• Catalysis & Material Science: Acts as a reagent in research on catalytic processes, such as Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, using labeled molecules to elucidate reaction mechanisms.
• Medical Diagnostics Research: Investigated for use in advanced breath analysis tests and developing novel imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbon Monoxide (13C)
CAS No.	1641-69-6
Molecular Formula	13CO
Molecular Weight	29.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbon-13 Monoxide; 13C-Labeled Carbon Monoxide; Carbon-13C Monoxide; 13CO; [13C]Carbon Monoxide; Isotopic Carbon Monoxide; Monoxide, Carbon-13C; Carbon Monoxide-13C
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Quality Control

Every batch of Carbon Monoxide (13C) is produced and analyzed under stringent conditions to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the exacting requirements of research and analytical applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing isotopic enrichment, purity, and impurity profiles, is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, approved specialty gas cylinder in a cool, well-ventilated area. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, cylinders must be secured and stored upright. Protect from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Keep away from open flames, heat sources, and oxidizing materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Carbon Dioxide (13CO2)	< 0.1%
Nitrogen (N2)	< 0.05%
Oxygen (O2)	< 0.001%
Moisture (H2O)	< 10 ppmv

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