Description

Formaldehyde, [14C] CAS NO 3046-49-9 is a carbon-14 radiolabeled isotopologue of formaldehyde, a fundamental one-carbon building block in organic synthesis. This labeled compound is essential for tracing metabolic pathways, studying reaction mechanisms, and conducting autoradiography in biochemical and pharmaceutical research. It is a critical reagent for scientists in drug discovery and development, environmental science, and metabolic studies who require precise tracking of carbon atoms.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Metabolism: Used to investigate the biosynthesis and catabolism of biomolecules in plants, animals, and microorganisms.
• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Essential for labeling drug candidates to study their absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) profiles.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Employed to trace the degradation pathways and environmental persistence of formaldehyde and related compounds.
• Autoradiography: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing radiolabeled compounds used to visualize biological processes and tissue distribution.
• Mechanistic Organic Chemistry: Aids in elucidating complex reaction mechanisms by tracking the incorporation of the carbon-14 label into products.
• Biomaterial Research: Used in studies involving formaldehyde-based resins and cross-linking agents in polymer science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde, [14C]
CAS No.	3046-49-9
Molecular Formula	CH2O (with 14C)
Molecular Weight	~30.03 g/mol (varies with specific activity)
Synonyms	[14C]Formaldehyde; Carbon-14 Labeled Formaldehyde; Radiolabeled Formaldehyde; Formaldehyde-14C; Methanal-[14C]; [14C]Methanal; Formaldehyde (14C); FA-[14C]
EINECS	221-254-6 (for unlabeled formaldehyde)

Quality Control

Every batch of our Formaldehyde, [14C] is produced and analyzed under stringent quality systems. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and specific activity meet the exacting requirements of research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA), including data on radionuclidic purity and analytical method validation, is supplied with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at the recommended temperature as specified on the label, typically between 2°C and 8°C for aqueous solutions to maintain stability. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable radiation safety regulations and guidelines. Keep away from strong acids and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution
Chemical Purity	≥ 98% (by HPLC/GC)
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 97% (by Radio-HPLC/TLC)
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Concentration	Specified per batch (typically in aqueous solution)
Solvent	Water or other specified solvent
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure

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