Description

D-[2-13C]Gulose is a stable isotope-labeled monosaccharide, specifically a carbon-13 labeled derivative of the rare sugar D-gulose. This compound is an essential tool for advanced metabolic research and analytical method development, providing a non-radioactive tracer for precise pathway elucidation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and analytical laboratories engaged in carbohydrate metabolism studies, NMR spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used as a stable isotope tracer in in vitro and in vivo studies to investigate the metabolism of rare sugars and related biochemical pathways.
• NMR Spectroscopy Standard: Serves as a critical internal standard or reference compound for carbon-13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) analysis, enabling precise chemical shift assignments and quantitative analysis.
• Mass Spectrometry (MS): Employed in LC-MS and GC-MS workflows as a labeled internal standard for the accurate quantification of D-gulose and its metabolites in complex biological matrices.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Supports drug discovery and development efforts focused on carbohydrate-based therapeutics, enzyme inhibitors, and metabolic diseases.
• Biochemical Research: Facilitates studies on enzyme kinetics, carbohydrate transport mechanisms, and the biosynthesis of complex polysaccharides.
• Nutritional Science: Applied in research investigating the dietary impact and metabolic fate of rare sugars and sugar alcohols.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-[2-13C]Gulose
CAS No.	478529-73-6
Molecular Formula	C513CH12O6
Molecular Weight	181.15 g/mol (for 13C1 labeled form)
Synonyms	(2-13C)-D-Gulose; D-Gulose-2-13C; 2-13C-Labeled D-gulose; 6-Deoxy-L-galactose-2-13C (related); Stable Isotope Labeled Gulose; 13C1-D-Gulose; Isotopic Tracer D-Gulose
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Quality Control

Every batch of D-[2-13C]Gulose is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure the highest isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request and provide detailed data on isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and specific analytical results.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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