Description

Acetonitrile (15N) is a stable isotope-labeled solvent where the nitrogen atom is enriched with the 15N isotope. This product, identified by CAS NO 14149-39-4, is essential for advanced analytical and research applications requiring precise molecular tracking and quantification. It is a critical reagent for scientists and quality control professionals in pharmaceutical development, environmental analysis, and metabolic research who require high-purity, isotopically-defined materials.

Application

• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: Used as a 15N-labeled solvent or internal standard for structure elucidation and quantitative analysis.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS): Serves as a matrix or mobile phase component in LC-MS and GC-MS for the detection and quantification of labeled compounds.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Employed in biological and pharmacological research to track the incorporation of nitrogen in metabolites and drug molecules.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Utilized in the development and validation of analytical methods to identify and quantify nitrile-containing impurities and degradants.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a labeled precursor or solvent in the synthesis of isotopically enriched complex molecules for research.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in research to understand the degradation and transformation pathways of nitrogen-containing pollutants.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetonitrile (15N)
CAS No.	14149-39-4
Molecular Formula	C15NH3 or CH315N
Molecular Weight	42.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetonitrile-15N; Methyl cyanide-15N; Ethanenitrile-15N; Cyanomethane-15N; ACN-15N; 15N-Acetonitrile; Nitrogen-15 Acetonitrile
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetonitrile (15N) is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and key impurity profiles to ensure it meets the exacting requirements for research and analytical applications. Specifications are aligned with the needs of advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.5%
15N Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 98 atom %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.05%
UV Absorbance (HPLC Grade)	Meets typical HPLC specifications

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