Description

Fluoromethane-13C is a stable isotope-labeled derivative of fluoromethane, where the carbon atom is the carbon-13 (13C) isotope. This compound is essential for advanced analytical and research applications requiring precise molecular tracking and quantification. It is primarily utilized by researchers and analytical laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental science sectors for applications such as NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used as a quantitative reference standard in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses to ensure accuracy and reproducibility in trace-level detection.
• NMR Spectroscopy Tracer: Serves as a crucial 13C-labeled tracer in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies for elucidating reaction mechanisms and metabolic pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Employed in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to track the fate of drug molecules and their metabolites.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in research to trace the environmental breakdown and transformation of fluorinated compounds.
• Chemical Reaction Mechanism Analysis: Used as a probe in fundamental chemistry research to study reaction intermediates and kinetics.
• Calibration Gas for Instrumentation: Can be used in specialized calibration mixtures for analytical equipment in industrial and research settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Fluoromethane-13C
CAS No.	20666-44-8
Molecular Formula	13CH3F
Molecular Weight	35.02 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl fluoride-13C; 13C-Methyl fluoride; (13C)Methyl fluoride; Fluoromethane-13C; Freon 41-13C; HFC-41-13C; Methane, fluoro-13C; R-41-13C
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Quality Control

Our Fluoromethane-13C is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure the high isotopic and chemical purity required for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards for high-purity research chemicals.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong alkalis and certain metals. Due to its gaseous nature and high volatility, cylinders must be secured and stored upright in a dedicated gas storage area. Keep container valves tightly closed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to standard
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content	≤ 50 ppm

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