Description

Aspartic Acid, L-[4-14C] CAS NO 3715-15-9 is a high-purity, carbon-14 radiolabeled derivative of the essential amino acid L-Aspartic Acid. This compound is critical for advanced metabolic and biochemical research, enabling precise tracking and quantification of amino acid pathways. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic research institutions, and biotechnology companies engaged in tracer studies, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) research, and proteomic analysis.

Application

• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK) Studies: Used as a radiolabeled tracer to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of new chemical entities and biologics.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Essential for tracing the incorporation of aspartic acid into proteins, nucleotides, and other biomolecules in metabolic flux studies.
• Proteomics and Protein Synthesis Research: Enables the study of protein turnover, synthesis rates, and post-translational modifications in cellular systems.
• Neurological Research: Applied in studies of neurotransmitter synthesis and metabolism, particularly in relation to excitatory amino acid pathways.
• Agricultural and Plant Science Research: Used to study nitrogen assimilation, amino acid biosynthesis, and metabolic engineering in plants.
• In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Development: Serves as a key component in the development of assays for metabolic disorders and amino acid analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Aspartic Acid, L-[4-14C]
CAS No.	3715-15-9
Molecular Formula	C4H7NO4 (with 14C at position 4)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	(2S)-2-Aminobutanedioic-4-14C acid; L-Aspartic-4-14C acid; (S)-Aminobutanedioic-4-14C acid; Aspartic acid-4-14C; H-Asp-OH-4-14C; L-Asp-4-14C; 14C-L-Aspartic Acid; Radiolabeled L-Aspartic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Aspartic Acid, L-[4-14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional chemical and radiochemical purity, specific activity, and stability. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific activity, radiochemical identity, and solvent composition are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at recommended cold chain temperatures (typically -20°C or below) to maintain radiochemical stability and prevent decomposition. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under appropriate conditions to ensure integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR / NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98% (Chemical Purity)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Solvent (if supplied in solution)	Specified on COA

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