Description

Myristic Acid, [1-14C] CAS NO 17029-30-0 is a carbon-14 labeled isotopologue of tetradecanoic acid, a common saturated fatty acid. This radiolabeled compound is an essential tool for metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies, enabling precise tracking of biochemical pathways. It is primarily required by researchers and scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and agrochemical industries for advanced tracer applications in drug development and lipid metabolism research.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Lipid Metabolism: Used to investigate the biosynthesis, degradation, and incorporation of fatty acids into complex lipids.
• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Serves as a radiolabeled precursor to trace the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of drug candidates or their metabolites.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Enables elucidation of specific enzymatic pathways and metabolic fluxes in in vitro and in vivo systems.
• Synthesis of Labeled Compounds: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of more complex carbon-14 labeled molecules for research.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in research to track the environmental breakdown and persistence of fatty acid-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Myristic Acid, [1-14C]
CAS No.	17029-30-0
Molecular Formula	C14H28O2 (with 14C at the 1-position)
Molecular Weight	~228.38 g/mol (exact mass depends on specific activity)
Synonyms	Tetradecanoic-1-14C Acid; 1-Tetradecanoic-14C Acid; [1-14C]Myristic Acid; n-Tetradecanoic-1-14C Acid; C14:0-1-14C; Radiolabeled Myristic Acid; Carbon-14 Labeled Myristic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Myristic Acid, [1-14C] is produced and analyzed under strict quality control protocols to ensure high chemical, radiochemical, and isotopic purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity (typically >97% by radio-HPLC), 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 recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label) in a designated radioactive materials area. This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, keeping under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen is advised. Always follow local and international regulations for handling and storing radioactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow solution or solid
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Specific Activity	Customizable (mCi/mmol)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	>97%
Chemical Purity (HPLC/GC)	>95%
Solvent	Ethanol, Toluene, or as specified
Concentration	Customizable (µCi/mL or mCi/mL)

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