Description

Trimethylamine-13C3 Hydrochloride is a stable, isotopically labeled salt of trimethylamine, where all three methyl carbons are the carbon-13 isotope. This high-purity compound is essential for advanced analytical and research applications requiring precise molecular tracking and quantification. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and analytical chemistry sectors for use as an internal standard, a tracer in metabolic studies, and a building block for labeled compounds.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry: Used in quantitative LC-MS and GC-MS analysis to ensure accuracy and correct for instrument variability.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Serves as a crucial tracer in pharmacokinetic and metabolic flux studies to track the fate of methyl groups.
• Synthesis of Isotopically Labeled Compounds: Acts as a key precursor for the preparation of carbon-13 labeled pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and biochemical probes.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Employed as a standard or reference material in nuclear magnetic resonance studies.
• Stable Isotope Dilution Assays: Provides the labeled component for highly accurate quantification of trimethylamine and related metabolites in complex biological matrices.
• Environmental and Food Science Research: Used in studies investigating the formation and degradation of trimethylamine and its oxide (TMAO).

Basic Information

Product Name	Trimethylamine-13C3 Hydrochloride
CAS No.	286013-00-1
Molecular Formula	13C3H9N·HCl or (13CH3)3N·HCl
Molecular Weight	98.57 g/mol
Synonyms	N,N-Dimethylmethanamine-13C3 Hydrochloride; TMA-13C3 HCl; (13C3)Trimethylamine Hydrochloride; Trimethylamine-13C3 HCl; Isotopically Labeled Trimethylamine HCl; [13C3]-TMA·HCl; N-Trimethyl-13C3-amine hydrochloride
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Quality Control

Every batch of Trimethylamine-13C3 Hydrochloride is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, critical for sensitive research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and identity confirmation are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under anhydrous conditions. For long-term storage, consider storing under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Titration)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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