Description

Dl-[1,3-13C2]Glyceraldehyde is a stable isotope-labeled analog of glyceraldehyde, a fundamental triose sugar and a key intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. This compound is specifically enriched with carbon-13 at the 1 and 3 positions, making it an essential tool for advanced metabolic research and analytical method development. It is primarily utilized by researchers and scientists in the fields of biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, and analytical chemistry who require precise isotopic tracers for studies involving glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and related biosynthetic processes.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a 13C-labeled tracer to study glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway in cell cultures and biological systems.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Serves as a critical standard and reference compound for 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, aiding in the structural elucidation of complex carbohydrates.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS): Employed as an internal standard in Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) for the accurate quantification of glyceraldehyde and related metabolites.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Facilitates drug metabolism studies (DMPK) to track the incorporation of sugar moieties into drug molecules or to understand metabolic disorders.
• Biochemical Reagent: Acts as a high-purity substrate or intermediate in enzymatic assays and the synthesis of more complex labeled carbohydrates and nucleosides.
• Stable Isotope Labeling: Used in the production of other 13C-labeled compounds for research in systems biology and fluxomics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-[1,3-13C2]Glyceraldehyde
CAS No.	478529-53-2
Molecular Formula	C13C2H6O3
Molecular Weight	92.07 g/mol (for 13C2 isotopologue)
Synonyms	(±)-[1,3-13C2]Glyceraldehyde; DL-Glyceraldehyde-1,3-13C2; 2,3-Dihydroxy[1,3-13C2]propanal; 13C2-Glyceraldehyde; Glyceraldehyde-13C2; Racemic [1,3-13C2]Glyceraldehyde; Isotope-labeled glyceraldehyde
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Quality Control

Our Dl-[1,3-13C2]Glyceraldehyde is manufactured under strict quality-controlled conditions to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, which is critical for sensitive research applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and absence of key impurities. We adhere to industry best practices for stable isotope-labeled compounds, and specifications can be aligned with customer-specific requirements for research or GMP applications.

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 (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom % 13C at positions 1 & 3
Chemical Purity (NMR/HPLC)	≥ 98%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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