Description

Palmitic-1-13C Acid, Potassium Salt is a stable, isotopically labeled salt of palmitic acid, where the carbon-13 isotope is specifically incorporated at the C-1 position. This high-purity compound is essential for advanced analytical and metabolic research, providing a critical tracer for precise quantification and pathway elucidation. It is primarily required by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and nutritional science industries for applications in mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and stable isotope tracer studies.

Application

• Stable Isotope Tracer Studies: Used in metabolic flux analysis to track fatty acid metabolism and lipid biosynthesis pathways in biological systems.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS) Internal Standard: Serves as a critical quantitative internal standard for the accurate LC-MS/MS analysis of palmitic acid and related lipids in complex matrices.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: Employed as a probe in 13C-NMR studies to investigate molecular structure, dynamics, and metabolic transformations.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Utilized in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to trace the fate of drug molecules and their metabolites.
• Nutritional Science Research: Applied in clinical and preclinical studies to understand dietary fat absorption, distribution, and utilization.
• Biochemical Reagent: Acts as a defined substrate for enzymatic assays and studies involving fatty acid-activated proteins or signaling pathways.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Palmitic-1-13C Acid, Potassium Salt
CAS No.	201612-58-0
Molecular Formula	C1512C13CH31O2K or C16H31O2K (with 13C at C-1)
Molecular Weight	~294.52 g/mol (for 13C1 labeled form)
Synonyms	Potassium Palmitate-1-13C; 13C-Labeled Potassium Palmitate; Hexadecanoic-1-13C Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium Hexadecanoate-1-13C; Palmitic Acid-1-13C K Salt; 1-13C-Palmitic Acid Potassium Salt; K-Palmitate-1-13C; Isotopic Tracer Potassium Palmitate
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Palmitic-1-13C Acid, Potassium Salt is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, critical for sensitive research applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (Atom % 13C), chemical purity, and identity confirmation. Our quality commitment aligns with the stringent requirements of GMP and ISO guidelines for advanced biochemical reagents.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, store under an inert atmosphere in a desiccator. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98% (Chemical Purity)
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 Atom % 13C
Isotopic Purity	≥ 99% (by MS)
Chemical Purity (Titration)	≥ 98%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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