Description

Dl-[1,2,3,3'-2H4]Glyceraldehyde is a stable isotope-labeled analog of glyceraldehyde, a fundamental triose sugar. This deuterated compound is essential for advanced research requiring precise metabolic and enzymatic pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by scientists in pharmaceutical R&D, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry for applications such as mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and metabolic flux analysis.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a deuterium-labeled tracer in in vitro and in vivo studies to elucidate glycolysis and pentose phosphate pathway dynamics.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS) Internal Standard: Serves as a critical internal standard for the accurate quantification of glyceraldehyde and related metabolites in complex biological matrices via LC-MS or GC-MS.
• NMR Spectroscopy Studies: Employed in structural and mechanistic studies of enzyme-substrate interactions, leveraging the distinct NMR signals of deuterium atoms.
• Biochemical Research: A key reagent for investigating aldolase and other carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes, aiding in drug discovery for metabolic disorders.
• Isotope Dilution Analysis: Provides high accuracy in quantitative analysis methods for sugars and their derivatives in food science and clinical diagnostics.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-[1,2,3,3'-2H4]Glyceraldehyde
CAS No.	478529-62-3
Molecular Formula	C3H2D4O3
Molecular Weight	94.10 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	DL-Glyceraldehyde-1,2,3,3-d4; (RS)-Glyceraldehyde-d4; 2,3-Dihydroxypropanal-d4; Deuterated DL-Glyceraldehyde; Glyceraldehyde (DL, d4); [1,2,3,3'-2H4]-DL-Glyceraldehyde; 2,3-Dihydroxy-(1,2,3,3-2H4)propanal
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Quality Control

Our Dl-[1,2,3,3'-2H4]Glyceraldehyde is manufactured under strict quality protocols to ensure high isotopic purity and chemical integrity, suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and absence of critical impurities. We adhere to cGMP principles for research chemicals, ensuring traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 98 atom % D
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%

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