Description

[3H] Methylium is a tritium-labeled isotopologue of the methylium cation, a fundamental carbocation species. This product is essential for advanced research and development, providing a radioactive tracer for mechanistic studies in organic chemistry and reaction kinetics. It is primarily utilized by research scientists and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for labeling experiments and analytical method development.

Application

• Mechanistic Organic Chemistry Studies: As a radioactive tracer to investigate reaction pathways, intermediates, and carbocation stability.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: For the synthesis of tritium-labeled drug candidates to study metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and biodistribution.
• Analytical Chemistry: Use as an internal standard or tracer in sophisticated mass spectrometry and chromatography techniques.
• Catalysis Research: To probe active sites and mechanisms in acid-catalyzed reactions, including those in petrochemical refining.
• Material Science: In the development and analysis of novel organic electronic materials and polymers.
• Radiolabeling Synthesis: A key precursor for introducing the tritium label into more complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	[3H] Methylium
CAS No.	14531-53-4
Molecular Formula	CTH2⁺ or [³H]CH3⁺
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Tritiated Methylium Ion; [³H]Methyl Cation; Tritiomethylium; Methyl-³H Cation; Carbenium-³H, Methyl-; Tritium-labeled Methyl Cation; [³H]CH3⁺
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of [3H] Methylium is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure isotopic purity and chemical stability. Our quality assurance protocol includes rigorous analytical testing via radio-HPLC and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity, and chemical purity is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature, this material must be stored and handled exclusively in a certified, properly vented gas handling system or sealed ampule under an inert atmosphere. Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a dedicated, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance (State)	Gaseous
Identification (MS)	Conforms
Radiochemical Purity (Radio-HPLC)	≥ 98%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Carrier Gas	Helium or Nitrogen
Isotopic Enrichment	Contact for details

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