Description

Octanoic Acid, Sodium Salt, [1-14C] is the sodium salt of octanoic acid, specifically labeled with carbon-14 at the 1-position. This compound is a critical radiolabeled tracer essential for metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies, enabling precise tracking of molecular pathways. It is primarily used by researchers and scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life sciences industries for advanced analytical applications.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a radiolabeled tracer to study the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of octanoic acid and related compounds in biological systems.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Critical for drug development studies to understand the pharmacokinetics and metabolic fate of new chemical entities, especially those containing medium-chain fatty acid moieties.
• Biochemical Assays: Employed in enzymatic studies and in vitro assays to investigate fatty acid metabolism, activation, and utilization.
• Agrochemical Studies: Applied in research to trace the environmental fate, plant uptake, and degradation pathways of agrochemicals or their metabolites.
• Nutritional Science Research: Utilized to study the metabolism of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) and their role in energy production and specialized diets.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a labeled building block for the synthesis of more complex radiolabeled compounds for research purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octanoic Acid, Sodium Salt, [1-14C]
CAS No.	13095-58-4
Molecular Formula	C8H15NaO2 *
Molecular Weight	166.19 g/mol (unlabeled) *
Synonyms	Sodium [1-14C]octanoate
[1-14C]Caprylic acid sodium salt
Sodium caprylate-1-14C
Octanoic-1-14C acid, sodium salt
Caprylic-1-14C acid sodium salt
Sodium n-octanoate-1-14C
n-Octanoic-1-14C acid sodium salt
EINECS	Contact for details

* Formula and weight are for the unlabeled compound. Specific activity and radiochemical purity for the labeled product are provided in the specification.

Quality Control

Every batch of our radiolabeled compounds is produced and analyzed under strict quality control protocols to ensure high specific activity, radiochemical purity, and chemical purity. Comprehensive analysis is performed using techniques such as HPLC with radiometric detection and NMR. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, documenting specific activity, radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and solvent composition. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development laboratories.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at or below -20°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, keep the container in a dedicated, well-ventilated freezer. Users must handle this material in accordance with all local, national, and international regulations for radioactive substances.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Specific Activity	50-60 mCi/mmol (Contact for exact value)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solvent (for solution forms)	Specified on COA (e.g., Ethanol, Water)
Concentration	1.0 mCi/mL ± 10% (or as specified)

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