Description

4,5-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxy-2(5H)-Furanone-13C2 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of sotolone, a key flavor and fragrance compound. This product is essential for advanced analytical applications, providing an internal standard for precise quantification and metabolic pathway elucidation in complex matrices. It is primarily required by research institutions, flavor and fragrance manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in high-end analytical chemistry, flavor chemistry, and stable isotope tracer studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis (GC-MS, LC-MS) of sotolone and related flavor compounds.
• Tracer compound in Metabolic Studies and biochemical pathway research.
• Reference material for Flavor and Fragrance research and development.
• Key intermediate in the synthesis of Isotope-Labeled complex flavor molecules.
• Calibration standard for Quality Control laboratories in the food and beverage industry.
• Research tool in Authenticity Testing and adulteration detection of food products.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dimethyl-3-Hydroxy-2(5H)-Furanone-13C2
CAS No.	156420-66-5
Molecular Formula	C5H8O3 (with two 13C atoms)
Molecular Weight	~130.12 g/mol (13C2 labeled)
Synonyms	Sotolone-13C2; 3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-2(5H)-furanone-13C2; Caramel furanone-13C2; Sugar lactone-13C2; 4,5-Dimethyl-3-hydroxy-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one-13C2; 3-Hydroxy-4,5-dimethyl-5H-furan-2-one-13C2; Fenugreek lactone-13C2
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Quality Control

Our stable isotope-labeled compounds are produced and tested under stringent conditions to ensure the highest isotopic and chemical purity. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (atom % 13C), chemical purity by HPLC, and spectroscopic confirmation (NMR, MS). We adhere to rigorous quality standards suitable for research and analytical applications. Certificates of Analysis are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C (at labeled positions)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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