Description

D-Sorbitol-1-13C is a stable isotope-labeled analog of D-Sorbitol, where a carbon-13 atom is incorporated at the 1-position. This labeled compound is essential for advanced metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies, providing a precise tracer for tracking pathways and quantifying metabolites. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry industries for applications requiring high isotopic purity and chemical stability.

Application

• Isotope Tracer in Metabolic Research: Used as a stable isotope-labeled internal standard in mass spectrometry for the accurate quantification of sorbitol and related metabolites in biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to trace the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Serves as a critical tool for elucidating the polyol pathway and other carbohydrate metabolism routes in metabolic disease research.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Provides a certified reference material for calibrating analytical instruments and validating methods in quality control laboratories.
• Nutritional Science Studies: Used in research investigating sugar alcohol metabolism, glycemic response, and related nutritional biochemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Sorbitol-1-13C
CAS No.	132144-93-5
Molecular Formula	C512C13H14O6
Molecular Weight	183.15 g/mol
Synonyms	(2R,3S,4S,5S)-1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexanehexol-1-13C; D-Glucitol-1-13C; Sorbitol-1-13C; (1-13C)Sorbitol; 13C Labeled Sorbitol; Isotopic Sorbitol; 1-13C-D-Sorbitol; L-Gulitol-1-13C
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Quality Control

Our D-Sorbitol-1-13C is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure high chemical and isotopic purity suitable for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and absence of specific impurities. We support compliance with relevant standards for research chemicals and can provide material for method validation and regulatory submissions.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (chemical purity)
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
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.