Description

Butyric-1,2-13C2 Acid is a stable isotope-labeled derivative of butyric acid, where two carbon atoms at the 1 and 2 positions are enriched with the 13C isotope. This precise labeling makes it an indispensable internal standard and tracer for advanced analytical and metabolic research, ensuring unparalleled accuracy in quantification and pathway analysis. It is primarily required by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and metabolic flux studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis: Used as a reference standard in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for the precise quantification of butyric acid and related metabolites in complex matrices.
• Metabolic Tracer Studies: Employed in 13C metabolic flux analysis to investigate pathways in microbiology, cell biology, and systems biology, providing insights into fermentation processes and cellular metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a labeled precursor in the synthesis of isotopically labeled drug candidates and metabolites for pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies.
• Nutritional and Gut Microbiome Research: Used to trace short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, absorption, and utilization in studies related to digestive health and the gut microbiome.
• Environmental and Agricultural Science: Applied as a tracer to study the degradation of organic matter and the metabolic activity of microorganisms in soil and environmental samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyric-1,2-13C2 Acid
CAS No.	286367-72-4
Molecular Formula	13C2H8O2
Molecular Weight	90.09 (for 13C2 labeled form)
Synonyms	Butanoic-1,2-13C2 Acid; [1,2-13C2]Butyric Acid; Propyl-1,2-13C2 Carboxylic Acid; 13C2-Labeled Butyric Acid; Isotopic Butyric Acid; 1,2-13C Butanoic Acid; Ethylacetic-1,2-13C2 Acid; Butyric Acid-1,2-13C2
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Butyric-1,2-13C2 Acid is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure high chemical purity and isotopic enrichment. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific data for purity, isotopic enrichment, and identity 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). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, ensure containers are kept upright and segregated from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom % 13C at positions 1 & 2
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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