Description

Sodium Propionate-3-13C is a high-purity, carbon-13 labeled derivative of sodium propionate, a widely used preservative and antifungal agent. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical and research applications where precise molecular tracking is required. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in metabolic studies, tracer analysis, and quality control method development.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a 13C-labeled tracer in biochemical and pharmaceutical research to study propionate metabolism and related pathways.
• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis: Serves as a critical internal standard in LC-MS, GC-MS, and NMR for the accurate quantification of sodium propionate in complex matrices like food, feed, and biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Employed in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to investigate the fate of propionate-containing compounds.
• Food & Feed Safety Analysis: Enhances the precision of analytical methods monitoring propionate levels as a preservative in food and animal feed products.
• Stable Isotope Labeling Studies: Fundamental for NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry-based research requiring isotopically enriched materials.
• Method Development and Validation: Supports the development and validation of robust analytical methods in quality control laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Propionate-3-13C
CAS No.	158814-18-7
Molecular Formula	13C2H5COONa or C3H5NaO2 (with 13C at position 3)
Molecular Weight	~97.05 g/mol (exact mass depends on 13C enrichment)
Synonyms	Sodium [3-13C]propionate; [3-13C]Propionic acid sodium salt; Sodium Propionate (13C3); 13C-Labeled Sodium Propionate; Propionic-3-13C acid sodium salt; Sodium Propionate-3-13C; Na Propionate-3-13C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sodium Propionate-3-13C is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, meeting the stringent requirements of research and analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity (by HPLC/NMR), and identity confirmation. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical work.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
pH (5% solution)	7.0 - 9.0

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