Description

Tetracosanoic-12,12,13,13-D4 Acid is a deuterium-labeled analog of lignoceric acid, a saturated very long-chain fatty acid. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical research, providing a critical internal standard for precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by researchers and analytical laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for mass spectrometry-based applications.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used as a quantitative reference standard in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses for accurate measurement of lignoceric acid and related metabolites in complex biological matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Enables the study of fatty acid metabolism, elongation, and degradation in biochemical and pharmacological research.
• Biomarker Research: Facilitates the investigation of lipid disorders, such as adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), where very long-chain fatty acids like lignoceric acid are clinically relevant.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Supports drug discovery and development processes involving lipid metabolism, including pharmacokinetic (PK) and bioavailability studies.
• Nutritional Science: Applied in research on lipid absorption, digestion, and the role of saturated fats in health and disease.
• Quality Control & Method Validation: Serves as a critical component in validating analytical methods for lipid profiling in food, supplement, and clinical diagnostic industries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetracosanoic-12,12,13,13-D4 Acid
CAS No.	1219794-59-8
Molecular Formula	C₂₄H₄₄D₄O₂
Molecular Weight	372.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Lignoceric-12,12,13,13-d4 Acid; Tetracosanoic-d4 Acid; n-Tetracosanoic-12,12,13,13-d4 Acid; 12,12,13,13-Tetradeuteriotetracosanoic Acid; Deuterated Lignoceric Acid; [D4]-Lignoceric Acid; 24:0-d4 Fatty Acid; C24:0-d4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Tetracosanoic-12,12,13,13-D4 Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including NMR and Mass Spectrometry, to confirm isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and structural identity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications, ensuring reliability and traceability for your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term stability, consider storage at -20°C under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 98 atom % D
Chemical Purity (Assay)	≥ 97%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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