Description

Lauric Acid-1,12-13C2 is a high-purity, stable isotope-labeled analog of lauric acid, specifically labeled with carbon-13 at the terminal C1 and C12 positions. This compound is an essential tool for advanced research requiring precise metabolic and biochemical pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control professionals in pharmaceutical development, nutritional studies, and analytical chemistry. The product is supplied with full analytical documentation to ensure reliability for sensitive applications.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as an internal standard in mass spectrometry (GC-MS, LC-MS) for quantitative analysis of fatty acid metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Critical for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to track the fate of drug candidates and their metabolites.
• Nutritional Science: Enables precise investigation of lipid absorption, distribution, and utilization in clinical and preclinical studies.
• Biochemical Assays: Serves as a labeled substrate or standard in enzyme activity assays and lipidomics research.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a tracer in studies examining the environmental fate and biodegradation of fatty acids and related compounds.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Provides a certified reference material for validating analytical methods and ensuring accuracy in laboratory testing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauric Acid-1,12-13C2
CAS No.	287111-12-0
Molecular Formula	C12H24O2 (with 13C at positions 1 & 12)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Dodecanoic-1,12-13C2 Acid; [1,12-13C2]Lauric Acid; 1,12-13C2-Dodecanoic Acid; Isotopically Labeled Lauric Acid; 13C2-Lauric Acid; Labeled Dodecanoic Acid; U-13C2 Lauric Acid (specific to uniform labeling pattern); FA(12:0)-1,12-13C2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lauric Acid-1,12-13C2 is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and analytical method results. We support compliance with relevant standards for research chemicals and can provide documentation for regulatory submissions upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry, well-ventilated area. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (chemical purity)
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C (at specified positions)
Melting Point	43 - 47 °C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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