Description

Heptanoic-2,2,3,3-D4 Acid is a high-purity, deuterium-labeled isotopologue of heptanoic acid, specifically designed for advanced analytical and research applications. This compound is essential for use as an internal standard in mass spectrometry, enabling precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing in complex biological and chemical matrices. It is primarily needed by analytical laboratories, pharmaceutical R&D teams, and academic researchers working in metabolomics, pharmacokinetics, and stable isotope labeling studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS) & GC-MS: Provides accurate quantification of heptanoic acid and related metabolites in bioanalytical assays.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used in stable isotope-resolved metabolomics (SIRM) to study fatty acid metabolism and energy pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Critical for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to track the fate of drug candidates.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a labeled building block for the synthesis of more complex deuterated compounds.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Employed in analytical method validation to ensure accuracy, precision, and reproducibility.
• Nutritional & Clinical Research: Facilitates studies on medium-chain fatty acid absorption and disorders of fatty acid oxidation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heptanoic-2,2,3,3-D4 Acid
CAS No.	1219803-28-7
Molecular Formula	C7H10D4O2
Molecular Weight	134.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Heptanoic-d4 Acid; Enanthic-d4 Acid; n-Heptanoic-2,2,3,3-d4 Acid; Deuterated Heptanoic Acid; [2,2,3,3-2H4]Heptanoic Acid; 1-Pentanecarboxylic-2,2,3,3-d4 Acid; C7:0-d4 Fatty Acid; FA(7:0)-d4
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Quality Control

Our Heptanoic-2,2,3,3-D4 Acid is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic purity (atom % D), chemical purity (by GC or HPLC), and identity confirmation. We adhere to cGMP principles for consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizers and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC / HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (Atom % D)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (by MS)	≥ 99.0% at specified positions
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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