Description

Formic Acid, Sodium Salt, [14C] is a carbon-14 radiolabeled derivative of sodium formate, a key chemical intermediate. This labeled compound is essential for precise metabolic and environmental fate studies, providing a critical tool for researchers requiring high-specific-activity tracers. It is primarily utilized by scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental research sectors for advanced analytical applications such as tracer studies, autoradiography, and pharmacokinetic research.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a radiolabeled tracer in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to study drug metabolism and biosynthetic pathways.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in agrochemical research to track the degradation, absorption, and translocation of chemicals in soil and plant systems.
• Autoradiography: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing labeled compounds used in imaging techniques to visualize biological processes at the cellular level.
• Pharmacokinetic/ADME Research: A critical tool in drug development for Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) studies to understand compound behavior in vivo.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Employed in the synthesis of other carbon-14 labeled complex molecules for research and development purposes.
• Quality Control Reference Standard: Can be used as an internal standard in advanced analytical methods like Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for quantitative analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formic Acid, Sodium Salt, [14C]
CAS No.	2792-70-3
Molecular Formula	CHNaO2 (with 14C label)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sodium Formate-14C; [14C]Sodium Formate; Sodium [14C]formate; Formic-14C Acid Sodium Salt; Radiolabeled Sodium Formate; Carbon-14 Labeled Sodium Formate; Sodium Methanoate-14C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Formic Acid, Sodium Salt, [14C] is produced and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure high chemical and radiochemical purity, specific activity, and stability. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing chemical purity, radiochemical purity, specific activity, and solvent composition are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert conditions as specified. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable radiation safety regulations and guidelines.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/Titration)	≥ 98% (Chemical Purity)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified per batch

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