Description

Maleic Acid, [2,3-14C] is a high-purity, carbon-14 labeled isotopologue of maleic acid, a key industrial dicarboxylic acid. This radiolabeled compound is essential for advanced metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies, providing researchers with a precise tracer to follow the fate of maleic acid and its derivatives in complex biological and chemical systems. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D laboratories, agrochemical research facilities, and environmental science institutions for detailed pathway analysis and degradation studies.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Metabolism Research: Used to elucidate the metabolic pathways and biotransformation of maleic acid and related compounds in vivo and in vitro.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Critical for ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) studies of drug candidates derived from or interacting with maleic acid structures.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed to study the environmental fate, degradation, and plant uptake of herbicides or plant growth regulators containing the maleic acid moiety.
• Polymer Science Investigations: Serves as a labeled monomer or intermediate to study polymerization mechanisms, copolymer composition, and material degradation.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Aids in tracing specific carbon atoms through biochemical cycles and enzymatic reactions in fundamental research.
• Environmental Tracing: Applied in studies to monitor the breakdown and movement of maleic acid-based compounds in soil and water systems.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Maleic Acid, [2,3-14C]
CAS No.	17836-11-2
Molecular Formula	C4H4O4 (with 14C at positions 2 and 3)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	(2Z)-But-2-enedioic acid-2,3-14C; Maleic acid-2,3-14C; Toxilic acid-2,3-14C; cis-Butenedioic acid-2,3-14C; (Z)-Butenedioic acid-2,3-14C; 14C-Labeled maleic acid; Carbon-14 labeled maleic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Maleic Acid, [2,3-14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high chemical and radiochemical purity, specific activity, and isotopic enrichment. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific activity, and analytical methods (e.g., HPLC, radio-HPLC) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a designated area for radioactive materials, in accordance with all local and international regulations for handling radiochemicals.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Radiochemical Purity (Radio-HPLC)	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Solubility	Soluble in water, alcohols

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