Description

Dinitrogen Oxide-15N is a stable isotope-labeled form of nitrous oxide, where the nitrogen atoms are enriched with the Nitrogen-15 (15N) isotope. This isotopic labeling is critical for advanced research and analytical applications, providing a non-radioactive tracer for studying reaction mechanisms, metabolic pathways, and environmental processes. It is an essential tool for scientists and engineers in pharmaceutical research, environmental science, and analytical chemistry who require precise tracking of nitrogen atoms.

Application

• Isotopic Tracer Studies: Used as a stable isotopic tracer in environmental science to investigate nitrogen cycling, nitrification, and denitrification processes in soil and aquatic systems.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Employed in biomedical and pharmacological research to trace the metabolic fate of nitrogen-containing compounds and study enzyme kinetics.
• Analytical Method Development: Serves as a critical standard and reference material in advanced analytical techniques like Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) for method calibration and validation.
• Chemical Reaction Mechanism Elucidation: Utilized in physical and organic chemistry to delineate complex reaction pathways and identify intermediates in gas-phase reactions.
• Atmospheric and Climate Research: Acts as a labeled compound in studies modeling atmospheric chemistry, greenhouse gas fluxes, and global nitrogen budgets.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dinitrogen Oxide-15N
CAS No.	20509-24-4
Molecular Formula	15N2O
Molecular Weight	46.00 g/mol
Synonyms	Nitrous Oxide-15N2; Nitrous Oxide (15N2); Laughing Gas-15N; Dinitrogen Monoxide-15N; Hyponitrous Acid Anhydride-15N; Factitious Air-15N; 15N-Labeled Nitrous Oxide; Nitrogen-15 Nitrous Oxide
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Dinitrogen Oxide-15N is produced and analyzed under stringent quality protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) that detail key parameters including isotopic enrichment (Atom % 15N), chemical purity, and verification of identity. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting requirements of research and analytical applications, ensuring reliability and reproducibility in your experiments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed, appropriate pressure-rated container, protected from light and heat. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as flammable substances, reducing agents, and oils. Due to its gaseous state and properties as a strong oxidizer, ensure cylinders are securely fastened and storage areas are clearly marked.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Isotopic Enrichment (Atom % 15N)	≥ 98%
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)	≤ 0.01%
Nitrogen (N2)	≤ 0.1%
Oxygen (O2)	≤ 0.01%
Water (H2O)	≤ 0.005%

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