Description

1,6-Anhydro-β-D-[Ul-13C6]Glucose is a uniformly carbon-13 labeled isotopologue of levoglucosan, a key anhydro sugar. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for advanced metabolic and biochemical research, providing a critical tracer for precise quantitative analysis. It is primarily utilized by researchers and analytical laboratories in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science sectors for applications such as mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, flux analysis, and drug metabolism 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.
• Quantitative Mass Spectrometry: Serves as an internal standard for the accurate quantification of levoglucosan and related metabolites in complex biological matrices via GC-MS or LC-MS.
• Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Employed in isotope dilution studies to investigate the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of pharmaceutical compounds.
• Biomarker Research: Facilitates the development and validation of analytical methods for detecting metabolic biomarkers associated with disease states.
• Enzyme Mechanism Studies: Acts as a labeled substrate to elucidate the mechanisms of carbohydrate-active enzymes, such as glycosidases and transglycosylases.
• Environmental & Atmospheric Science: Used as a high-purity standard for tracing and quantifying levoglucosan, a specific tracer for biomass burning, in environmental samples.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,6-Anhydro-β-D-[Ul-13C6]Glucose
CAS No.	478518-93-3
Molecular Formula	13C6H10O5
Molecular Weight	168.10 (based on 13C)
Synonyms	1,6-Anhydro-β-D-[U-13C6]glucopyranose; [U-13C6]-Levoglucosan; 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-glucose (U-13C6); (1,6)-β-D-Glucan Anhydride-13C6; β-D-[U-13C6]Glucopyranose, 1,6-anhydro-; Labeled Levoglucosan-13C6; 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-[UL-13C]Glucose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1,6-Anhydro-β-D-[Ul-13C6]Glucose is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure the highest isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications for isotopic enrichment (atom % 13C), chemical purity, and identity confirmation. We support research compliance with traceable documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment (Atom % 13C)	≥ 99%
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Specific Optical Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%

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