Description

Tetradecanoic Acid-1-13C is a stable isotope-labeled analog of myristic acid, where the carbon-13 atom is specifically incorporated at the carboxyl position. This precise labeling is critical for applications requiring high sensitivity and accurate metabolic tracing in complex biological and chemical systems. It is an essential research tool for scientists and quality control specialists in the pharmaceutical, nutritional science, and advanced material research sectors.

Application

• Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS): Serves as an internal standard for the precise quantification of myristic acid and related metabolites in biological fluids, food, and environmental samples.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used in tracer studies to elucidate lipid metabolism, β-oxidation pathways, and biosynthetic routes in nutritional, pharmacological, and biochemical research.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to track the fate of drug candidates and their metabolites.
• Nutritional Research: Facilitates the study of fatty acid absorption, distribution, and utilization in vivo for functional food and dietary supplement development.
• Quality Control & Reference Standard: Acts as a certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating analytical instruments and validating methods in analytical laboratories.
• Organic Synthesis: Provides a 13C-labeled building block for the synthesis of more complex isotopically labeled compounds for research and diagnostic purposes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetradecanoic Acid-1-13C
CAS No.	57677-52-8
Molecular Formula	13CH3(CH2)12COOH
Molecular Weight	229.36 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristic Acid-1-13C; 1-13C-Myristic Acid; [1-13C]Tetradecanoic Acid; Isotopic Myristic Acid; 13C Labeled Myristic Acid; n-Tetradecanoic-1-13C Acid; FA(14:0)-1-13C
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Quality Control

Every batch of Tetradecanoic Acid-1-13C is produced and analyzed under strict quality management protocols to ensure isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including isotopic enrichment verification by NMR and mass spectrometry, to ensure compliance with the high standards required for analytical and metabolic research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific purity, isotopic enrichment, and analytical data is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider keeping the material under an inert atmosphere to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C (at position 1)
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	52 - 56 °C

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