Description

Malondialdehyde Tetrabutylammonium Salt is a high-purity, chemically defined reagent salt that offers a stable and convenient source of the malondialdehyde (MDA) moiety. This compound is critical for research and analytical applications where precise quantification and controlled reactivity are paramount. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences sectors for advanced biochemical studies and assay development.

Application

• Biomarker Research: Used as a primary standard for the quantification of malondialdehyde (MDA), a key biomarker for oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in biological samples.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: Serves as a critical reference material in the formulation and calibration of commercial diagnostic kits (e.g., TBARS assays) for clinical and research laboratories.
• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Employed in stability testing and impurity profiling of drug substances and products to assess oxidative degradation pathways.
• Food Science & Quality Control: Applied in studies measuring lipid oxidation in food products, oils, and nutritional supplements to determine shelf-life and rancidity.
• Toxicological Studies: Utilized in *in vitro* and *in vivo* research models to induce or measure oxidative damage for mechanistic and protective agent evaluation.
• Method Validation: Acts as an essential certified reference material (CRM) for validating analytical methods such as HPLC, GC-MS, and spectrophotometry in accredited laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Malondialdehyde Tetrabutylammonium Salt
CAS No.	105142-14-1
Molecular Formula	C₂₁H₄₂NO₂
Molecular Weight	340.57 g/mol
Synonyms	MDA Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Malondialdehyde Bis(dimethyl acetal) Tetrabutylammonium Salt; Propanedial, Tetrabutylammonium Salt; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethoxypropane Tetrabutylammonium Salt; TMP-TBA Salt; TBA Salt of Malondialdehyde; Tetrabutylammonium Malondialdehyde; Lipid Peroxidation Standard (TBA Salt Form)
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Quality Control

Our Malondialdehyde Tetrabutylammonium Salt is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and diagnostic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

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). For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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