Description

Potassium Thiocyanate-15N CAS NO 160350-71-0 is a stable isotope-labeled derivative of potassium thiocyanate, where the nitrogen atom is enriched with the 15N isotope. This compound is critical for advanced research and analytical applications requiring precise isotopic tracing and quantification. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical research, environmental science, and analytical chemistry for use as an internal standard, tracer, or reagent in mass spectrometry and NMR studies.

Application

• Isotopic Tracer in Metabolic Studies: Used in life science research to track nitrogen pathways in biological systems.
• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Provides accurate quantification in LC-MS and GC-MS methods for pharmaceutical and environmental analysis.
• NMR Spectroscopy Reagent: Serves as a valuable probe in nuclear magnetic resonance studies due to the 15N label.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of other 15N-labeled compounds for research purposes.
• Agricultural Research: Used to study nitrogen uptake and metabolism in plants.
• Geochemical Tracing: Applied in environmental science to understand nitrogen cycles and contamination sources.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Thiocyanate-15N
CAS No.	160350-71-0
Molecular Formula	KSC15N
Molecular Weight	98.18 g/mol (for 15N labeled form)
Synonyms	Potassium 15N-Thiocyanate; Potassium Rhodanide-15N; 15N-Potassium Thiocyanate; KSCN-15N; Thiocyanic Acid-15N, Potassium Salt; Potassium Isothiocyanate-15N; Potassium Sulfocyanate-15N
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Thiocyanate-15N is produced under controlled conditions to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and mass spectrometry, to verify isotopic enrichment and chemical identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing the isotopic purity, chemical assay, and impurity profile are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
15N Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 98 atom % 15N
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0% (KSC15N)
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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