Description

Sodium Hexadecanoate-16,16,16-D3 is a deuterium-labeled isotopologue of sodium palmitate, a key fatty acid salt. This compound is specifically designed for use as an internal standard in quantitative mass spectrometry, providing unmatched accuracy in metabolic and lipidomic research. It is essential for analytical chemists and researchers in pharmaceutical development, clinical diagnostics, and nutritional science who require precise quantification of palmitate and related lipid species.

Application

• Mass Spectrometry Internal Standard: Primary application for the accurate quantification of palmitic acid and its derivatives in complex biological matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used in stable isotope labeling studies to investigate fatty acid metabolism, β-oxidation, and lipid biosynthesis.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Critical for pharmacokinetic (PK) and bioavailability studies of lipid-based drug formulations.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Enables precise measurement of free fatty acid profiles in serum/plasma for metabolic disorder research.
• Nutritional Science: Facilitates the study of dietary fat absorption, storage, and mobilization in nutritional interventions.
• Biomarker Discovery: Supports the identification and validation of lipid biomarkers for various disease states.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Hexadecanoate-16,16,16-D3
CAS No.	347841-37-6
Molecular Formula	C16D3H29O2Na
Molecular Weight	278.41 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Sodium Palmitate-d3; Sodium Palmitate-16,16,16-D3; Palmitic Acid-d3 Sodium Salt; Hexadecanoic-16,16,16-d3 Acid Sodium Salt; Deuterated Sodium Palmitate; Sodium (16,16,16-trideuteriohexadecanoate); Isotopic Sodium Palmitate; [D3]-Sodium Palmitate
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Quality Control

Every batch of Sodium Hexadecanoate-16,16,16-D3 is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We guarantee high chemical and isotopic purity, with comprehensive analysis including NMR, HPLC, and mass spectrometry to confirm identity, assay, and deuterium enrichment. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your research protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under inert atmosphere (argon or nitrogen) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (MS)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (D-enrichment)	≥ 98 atom % D
Chemical Purity	≥ 95%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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