Description

D-[1-13C]Erythro-Pent-2-Ulose is a stable isotope-labeled carbohydrate derivative, specifically a 13C-labeled ketopentose. This compound is essential as a high-purity biochemical tracer and precursor for metabolic pathway research and analytical method development. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and diagnostic manufacturers engaged in advanced isotopic labeling studies, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry (MS) applications.

Application

• Metabolic Flux Analysis (MFA): Used as a 13C-labeled tracer to map and quantify intracellular metabolic pathways in microbial, plant, and mammalian systems.
• NMR Spectroscopy Standard: Serves as a critical reference standard for the structural elucidation and quantification of sugars and related metabolites in complex biological mixtures.
• Stable Isotope-Labeled Precursor: Acts as a building block for the synthesis of more complex 13C-labeled oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, or pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Mass Spectrometry Internal Standard: Provides a high-purity, isotopically distinct standard for accurate quantification of pentose sugars in LC-MS and GC-MS assays, improving analytical precision.
• Enzymology & Biochemical Research: Employed in studies of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, particularly for pentose-metabolizing enzymes like transketolases and aldolases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Development: Utilized in the formulation of specialized reagents for clinical diagnostics and research kits targeting carbohydrate metabolism disorders.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-[1-13C]Erythro-Pent-2-Ulose
CAS No.	131771-70-5
Molecular Formula	C5H10O5 (with 13C at position 1)
Molecular Weight	151.12 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	1-13C-D-erythro-Pent-2-ulose; [1-13C]-D-erythro-Pent-2-ulose; 13C-Labeled D-erythro-Pentulose; 1-13C-Labeled Ketopentose; D-[1-13C]Erythro-2-Pentulose; Isotopically Labeled Pentose Sugar; 13C1-D-erythro-Pent-2-ulose; (3R,4S)-1,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxypentan-2-one-1-13C
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Quality Control

Every batch of D-[1-13C]Erythro-Pent-2-Ulose is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure identity, purity, and isotopic enrichment meet the exacting standards required for research and analytical applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including NMR and MS for isotopic purity verification and HPLC for chemical purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for assay, isotopic enrichment, and impurities are available upon request.

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 material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept tightly sealed in a desiccated environment and handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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