Description

Pimelic Acid, [1,7-14C] is a high-purity, carbon-14 labeled derivative of pimelic acid, a seven-carbon dicarboxylic acid. This isotopically labeled compound is essential for advanced metabolic and biochemical research, providing a critical tool for precise tracer studies. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science industries for investigating metabolic pathways, drug metabolism, and environmental fate studies.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a radiolabeled tracer in biochemical research to study the metabolism of lipids and other compounds.
• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Essential for tracking the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of new chemical entities in pharmaceutical development.
• Environmental Fate Studies: Applied in agrochemical research to understand the degradation and transformation pathways of chemicals in the environment.
• Biosynthesis Research: Serves as a labeled precursor in studies investigating the synthesis of biotin (Vitamin B7) and other biomolecules.
• Analytical Method Development: Used as an internal standard or reference material in advanced chromatographic and mass spectrometric analyses.
• Polymer Chemistry Research: Can be employed in studies on the synthesis and degradation of polyamides (nylons) and other polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pimelic Acid, [1,7-14C]
CAS No.	4154-51-2
Molecular Formula	C7H1214C2O4
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	1,5-Pentanedicarboxylic Acid-1,7-14C; Heptanedioic Acid-1,7-14C; [1,7-14C]Pimelic Acid; 14C-Labeled Pimelic Acid; Carboxyl-14C Pimelic Acid; Radiolabeled Pimelic Acid; Pimelic Acid (14C); 1,7-14C2-Heptanedioic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Pimelic Acid, [1,7-14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure the highest standards of radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and specific activity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity (by HPLC), chemical purity, and solvent content are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at recommended temperatures (typically 2-8°C or as specified on the label) to maintain stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Solvent (Residual)	To be specified on COA

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