Description

Melamine-15N3 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of melamine, where three nitrogen atoms are enriched with the 15N isotope. This compound is essential for advanced research and analytical applications requiring precise isotopic tracing. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, environmental, and food safety sectors for use as an internal standard in mass spectrometry.

Application

• Internal standard for the accurate quantification of melamine in food, feed, and biological matrices via LC-MS/MS and GC-MS.
• Tracer compound in metabolic and environmental fate studies to understand the degradation pathways of melamine.
• Critical reagent in the development and validation of regulatory testing methods for food safety and contamination control.
• Use in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as a probe for studying molecular structure and dynamics.
• Reference material for calibrating analytical instruments and ensuring data integrity in high-precision laboratories.
• Research chemical in the synthesis of labeled polymers, resins, and other nitrogen-containing compounds for material science studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Melamine-15N3
CAS No.	287476-11-3
Molecular Formula	C315N3H6
Molecular Weight	129.1 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	1,3,5-Triazine-2,4,6-triamine-15N3; 2,4,6-Triamino-1,3,5-triazine-15N3; Cyanurotriamide-15N3; Isotopic Melamine; 15N3-Labeled Melamine; Melamine (15N3); [15N3]-Melamine
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Quality Control

Our Melamine-15N3 is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure the highest isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and trace impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant standards for high-purity reference materials to guarantee reliable and reproducible performance in sensitive analytical methods.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment (15N)	≥ 98 atom %
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melamine-12C3,14N3	≤ 1.0%
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.