Description

Dl-Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt CAS NO 100929-81-5 is a specialized barium salt derivative of fluorocitric acid, a potent inhibitor of the enzyme aconitase in the Krebs cycle. This compound is of significant interest in biochemical and pharmacological research for its ability to disrupt cellular metabolism. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for metabolic studies, enzyme inhibition assays, and as a reference standard.

Application

• Biochemical Research: As a specific and potent inhibitor of aconitase for studying the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle and cellular energy metabolism.
• Enzyme Kinetics: Used in in vitro assays to investigate enzyme function, inhibition mechanisms, and metabolic pathway regulation.
• Pharmacological Studies: Serves as a tool compound in metabolic disease research, cancer biology, and toxicology to induce metabolic stress.
• Reference Standard: Employed as a high-purity analytical standard in quality control laboratories for method development and validation.
• Academic Research: A key reagent in university and institutional labs for fundamental studies in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt
CAS No.	100929-81-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4BaF2O7 (or related hydrate form)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Barium DL-Fluorocitrate; Barium Fluorocitrate; (±)-Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt; DL-Fluorocitrate Barium Salt; Aconitase Inhibitor Barium Salt; Barium 2-Fluoro-2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylate; Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt; 2-Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-Fluorocitric Acid Barium Salt is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification (IR, NMR), purity assay (HPLC), and tests for specific impurities and heavy metals. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results and specifications is provided to ensure traceability and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a desiccated environment to maintain stability and purity. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Barium Content	Confirmatory test

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