Description

Styrene-α-13C is a stable isotope-labeled analog of styrene, specifically enriched with carbon-13 at the alpha position. This compound is essential for advanced analytical research, providing a critical internal standard for precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing using mass spectrometry. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for method development and validation.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used as a quantitative reference in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses for accurate measurement of styrene and its derivatives.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Enables the study of styrene metabolism and polymer formation mechanisms in biological and chemical systems.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Supports drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies for compounds containing styrenic moieties.
• Polymer Science Research: Acts as a labeled monomer for investigating polymerization kinetics, copolymer composition, and material properties.
• Environmental Analysis: Enhances the accuracy of detecting and quantifying trace levels of styrene in environmental samples.
• Forensic and Regulatory Testing: Provides a reliable standard for compliance testing and forensic analysis where definitive identification is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	Styrene-α-13C
CAS No.	31124-35-3
Molecular Formula	C813CH8
Molecular Weight	105.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Styrene-α-13C; (α-13C)Styrene; Ethenylbenzene-α-13C; Phenylethylene-α-13C; Vinylbenzene-α-13C; 13C Labeled Styrene; Styrene (α-13C); Isotopic Styrene
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Quality Control

Our Styrene-α-13C is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and identity confirmation. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and custom purity grades or specific analytical data packages are available to meet your research requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept upright and sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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