Description

Dl-Glutamic Acid-3-13C is a stable isotope-labeled analog of the amino acid glutamic acid, where the carbon atom at the 3-position is enriched with the 13C isotope. This compound is essential for advanced research and analytical applications requiring precise metabolic tracing and quantification. It is primarily utilized by scientists and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, metabolic research, and analytical chemistry for use as an internal standard and tracer.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used for the accurate quantification of glutamic acid in complex biological matrices via GC-MS or LC-MS.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Enables detailed studies of glutamic acid metabolism, neurotransmitter cycling, and nitrogen assimilation in plants, microbes, and mammalian systems.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Serves as a critical tool in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies for novel therapeutics.
• Nutritional Science Research: Applied in isotopic tracer studies to investigate protein metabolism, amino acid flux, and dietary impacts.
• Biochemical Reagent: Used in the synthesis of labeled peptides, proteins, and other biomolecules for structural and functional analysis.
• Quality Control & Method Validation: Employed in analytical laboratories to validate and calibrate methods for amino acid analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-Glutamic Acid-3-13C
CAS No.	206983-94-0
Molecular Formula	C413CH9NO4
Molecular Weight	148.11 g/mol (for 13C1)
Synonyms	(3-13C)-DL-Glutamic Acid; DL-Glutamic-3-13C Acid; (±)-Glutamic-3-13C Acid; 2-Aminopentanedioic-3-13C Acid; 13C Labeled DL-Glutamic Acid; Glutamic Acid (3-13C); 13C1-Glutamic Acid; UNII: Contact for details
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Quality Control

Our Dl-Glutamic Acid-3-13C is produced and handled under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including isotopic enrichment analysis by NMR and mass spectrometry, chemical purity assessment by HPLC, and identity confirmation. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for isotopic purity, chemical purity, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Rotation	N/A (Racemic mixture)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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