Description

4-tert-Octylphenol Diethoxylate-13C6 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of a common nonionic surfactant, where six carbon atoms are replaced with the carbon-13 isotope. This compound is essential as an internal standard for precise quantitative analysis in advanced analytical techniques, ensuring accuracy and reliability in trace-level detection. It is primarily required by analytical laboratories, environmental testing facilities, and pharmaceutical R&D departments engaged in method development and regulatory compliance testing.

Application

• Internal standard for the quantification of 4-tert-octylphenol ethoxylates and related metabolites in environmental water samples via LC-MS/MS.
• Critical reference material in method development and validation for surfactant analysis in industrial effluents and wastewater.
• Tracer compound in environmental fate and transport studies of alkylphenol ethoxylates.
• Calibration standard for high-precision mass spectrometry in academic and industrial research on nonionic surfactants.
• Use in pharmacokinetic and metabolic studies within pharmaceutical research where isotopic labeling is necessary.
• Quality control standard in the production of specialty chemicals and surfactants to ensure batch consistency.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Octylphenol Diethoxylate-13C6
CAS No.	1173020-69-3
Molecular Formula	C2213C6H40O3
Molecular Weight	~406.6 g/mol (for 13C6 labeled form)
Synonyms	4-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol Diethoxylate-13C6; 4-tert-Octylphenol 2-mole Ethoxylate-13C6; Triton X-15-13C6 (related); OP2EO-13C6; Isotopically Labeled 4-tert-OP2EO; 13C6-4-tert-Octylphenol Diethoxylate; [13C6]-4-(2,4,4-Trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenol Diethoxylate
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Quality Control

This high-purity analytical standard is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure isotopic enrichment and chemical purity. Each batch is characterized using NMR, HPLC, and high-resolution mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided, detailing isotopic purity (atom % 13C), chemical purity, and analytical results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (chemical purity)
Isotopic Purity	≥ 99 atom % 13C (on 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.