Description

Toluene, [3H] CAS NO 16713-13-6 is a tritium-labeled isotopologue of toluene, a fundamental aromatic hydrocarbon solvent. This labeled compound is essential for advanced research and development, enabling precise tracking and quantification in complex chemical and biological systems. It is a critical tool for scientists and quality control professionals in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental analysis sectors who require high-specific-activity tracers for metabolic studies, material science research, and analytical method development.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Pharmaceutical R&D: Used to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of new drug candidates and formulations.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Enables the detailed mapping of biochemical pathways in agricultural and environmental science.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a probe for studying polymer dynamics, diffusion processes, and surface interactions in coatings and composites.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as an internal standard or labeled analog in advanced chromatographic (GC, HPLC) and mass spectrometric techniques for superior accuracy.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Tracks the degradation, transformation, and transport of toluene and related compounds in ecological systems.
• Quality Control & Forensic Analysis: Provides a definitive marker for authentication, impurity profiling, and stability testing of chemical products.

Basic Information

Product Name	Toluene, [3H]
CAS No.	16713-13-6
Molecular Formula	C73H8 or C7H53H3
Molecular Weight	~95.1 g/mol (varies with specific activity)
Synonyms	Tritiated Toluene; [3H]Toluene; Toluene-d0 (tritiated); Methyl[3H]benzene; Phenyl[3H]methane; Toluene (ring-3H); Toluene (methyl-3H); Radiotracer Toluene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Toluene, [3H] is manufactured and analyzed under stringent conditions to ensure exceptional radiochemical purity and specific activity. Our quality commitment includes verification of identity, precise activity concentration, and the absence of significant radiochemical impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity (Ci/mmol or GBq/mmol), radiochemical purity (by HPLC), chemical purity, and solvent is provided with each shipment to support your regulatory and research documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at recommended temperatures, typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label, to maintain stability. Due to its highly volatile and light-sensitive nature, appropriate laboratory safety practices for handling radioactive materials must be followed. Ensure proper ventilation and secondary containment in designated areas.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Specific Activity	Customized (e.g., 10-100 Ci/mmol)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Activity Concentration	As specified (e.g., 1 mCi/mL)
Solvent	Toluene or as specified

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