Description

Butane-13C4 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of normal butane, where all four carbon atoms are the carbon-13 (13C) isotope. This compound is essential as an internal standard and tracer in advanced analytical chemistry and metabolic research, providing unparalleled accuracy for quantification and pathway analysis. It is a critical reagent for researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental science, and petrochemical industries who require definitive compound identification and precise measurement.

Application

• Analytical Internal Standard: Used in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for the accurate quantification of butane and related hydrocarbons.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracer: Enables the study of hydrocarbon metabolism and biodegradation pathways in biological and environmental systems.
• Chemical Reaction Mechanism Studies: Serves as a labeled reactant to elucidate reaction mechanisms and kinetics in catalytic processes and organic synthesis.
• Calibration Standard: Provides a certified reference material for calibrating spectroscopic and chromatographic instruments in industrial and research laboratories.
• Petroleum & Fuel Research: Used in tracer studies for reservoir engineering, fuel combustion analysis, and refining process optimization.
• Environmental Monitoring: Acts as a tracer gas in atmospheric studies and for tracking the fate of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Butane-13C4
CAS No.	286425-39-6
Molecular Formula	13C4H10
Molecular Weight	60.09 g/mol
Synonyms	[13C4]-Butane; Butane-13C4; 13C Labeled Butane; Tetradeutero-13C4-butane; Isotopic Butane; 13C4-Butane; (13C)Butane; Butane (13C4)
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Quality Control

Every batch of Butane-13C4 is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including comprehensive spectroscopic and chromatographic analysis, to ensure compliance with the stringent requirements of research and analytical applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) specifying isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and assay is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, the cylinder must be secured and stored upright in a dedicated gas cabinet or area. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Identification (IR)	Conforms to Standard
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Assay	≥ 99.0%

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