Description

6-Deoxy-L-[Ul-13C6]Galactose is a stable isotope-labeled derivative of 6-deoxy-L-galactose (L-fucose), where all six carbon atoms are uniformly substituted with the carbon-13 isotope. This compound is an essential tool for advanced metabolic and biochemical research, providing a non-radioactive, highly sensitive tracer for mass spectrometry-based analysis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic sectors for applications requiring precise tracking of metabolic pathways, flux analysis, and structural elucidation studies.

Application

• Metabolic Flux Analysis (MFA): Used as a 13C-labeled tracer to map and quantify intracellular metabolic pathways in microbial, plant, and mammalian systems.
• Glycobiology Research: Enables the study of fucose metabolism and incorporation into glycoproteins, glycolipids, and other glycoconjugates.
• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Serves as an internal standard in LC-MS/MS for the accurate quantification of fucose and related metabolites in biological samples.
• Biomarker Discovery: Facilitates stable isotope labeling for the identification and validation of disease-related metabolic biomarkers.
• Enzyme Mechanism Studies: Employed to investigate the kinetics and mechanisms of fucose-processing enzymes, such as fucosyltransferases and fucosidases.
• Nutritional Science: Used in tracer studies to understand the absorption, distribution, and metabolism of dietary sugars.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Deoxy-L-[Ul-13C6]Galactose
CAS No.	478518-52-4
Molecular Formula	13C6H12O5
Molecular Weight	~180.12 g/mol (for 13C6)
Synonyms	L-[U-13C6]Fucose; 6-Deoxy-L-[U-13C6]galactose; (2S,3S,4S,5R)-2,3,4,5-Tetrahydroxy[U-13C6]hexanal; Uniformly Labeled 13C6-L-Fucose; L-Fucose-13C6; 6-Deoxy-13C6-L-galactose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 6-Deoxy-L-[Ul-13C6]Galactose is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems. We guarantee high chemical and isotopic purity, with comprehensive testing including NMR and Mass Spectrometry to confirm isotopic enrichment and positional labeling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isotopic abundance, and analytical data are provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with research-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider desiccation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Isotopic Purity (MS)	≥ 99% 13C6
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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