Description

Methyl Chloride, [1-14C] CAS NO 53969-17-8 is a carbon-14 radiolabeled isotopologue of chloromethane, a fundamental one-carbon building block. This compound is essential for precise metabolic and environmental fate studies, providing critical traceability in reaction pathways. It is primarily utilized by researchers and process chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental science industries for advanced analytical and synthetic applications.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Environmental Chemistry: Investigating the atmospheric fate, degradation pathways, and environmental distribution of chloromethane and related compounds.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to trace the incorporation and transformation of one-carbon units in biological systems.
• Mechanistic Organic Chemistry Research: Elucidating reaction mechanisms, especially in methylation reactions and nucleophilic substitution (SN2) processes, by tracking the labeled carbon atom.
• Agrochemical Development: Studying the metabolism, residue formation, and environmental impact of pesticides and herbicides that contain or metabolize to chloromethane fragments.
• Synthesis of Labeled Compounds: Serving as a radiolabeled synthon for the preparation of more complex carbon-14 labeled molecules for various research applications.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Acting as an internal standard or reference material in advanced analytical techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS for method validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Chloride, [1-14C]
CAS No.	53969-17-8
Molecular Formula	CH3Cl (with 14C at position 1)
Molecular Weight	~50.49 g/mol (exact mass depends on specific activity)
Synonyms	Chloromethane-[1-14C]; [14C]-Methyl chloride; Monochloromethane-[1-14C]; Methyl-14C chloride; Carbon-14 labeled methyl chloride; Radiolabeled chloromethane; Freon 40-[1-14C]; R 40-[1-14C]
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Methyl Chloride, [1-14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure the highest standards of radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and specific activity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing radionuclidic purity, chemical purity by GC, specific activity, and solvent composition. Our quality commitment aligns with the stringent requirements for research chemicals in regulated environments.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile and gaseous nature under standard conditions, this product is typically supplied in a sealed ampule or a specialized gas cylinder. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Follow all applicable radiation safety and chemical storage regulations. The product should be kept in a designated area for radioactive materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless gas (supplied in sealed ampule)
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 98%
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol range)
Solvent	Typically supplied in a suitable solvent or as neat gas
Concentration	Contact for details

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