Description

Carbon-13C is a stable, non-radioactive isotope of carbon, specifically the ¹³C isotope, with CAS No. 14762-74-4. It serves as an essential tracer and analytical standard in advanced research, enabling precise metabolic and structural studies. This product is critical for scientists and industries requiring high isotopic purity for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical research.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy: Used as an isotopic label and internal standard for elucidating molecular structures and dynamics.
• Metabolic Flux Analysis: Employed as a tracer to study biochemical pathways and metabolic processes in biological systems.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Integral in breath tests, such as the urea breath test for detecting Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Utilized in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to track the fate of drug compounds.
• Geochemical & Environmental Tracing: Applied in climate science and environmental studies to trace carbon sources and cycles.
• Isotope Labeling: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing ¹³C-labeled compounds for various research applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Carbon-13C
CAS No.	14762-74-4
Molecular Formula	¹³C
Molecular Weight	13.0034 g/mol
Synonyms	Carbon-13; ¹³C; Carbon-13 isotope; C-13; Stable Carbon-13; Isotopic Carbon-13; [13C]Carbon; Carbon, isotope of mass 13
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Quality Control

Our Carbon-13C is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analysis to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, meeting the exacting requirements of research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, purity, and trace metal content is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep the container sealed to prevent contamination and isotopic exchange.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Black Solid (Graphite) / Gas (CO₂)
Isotopic Enrichment (¹³C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity	≥ 99.9%
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms
Trace Metals (ICP-MS)	< 1 ppm total

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