Description

Oxalic Acid-(1,2-12C2) is a stable isotope-labeled analog of oxalic acid, where the carbon atoms at positions 1 and 2 are the carbon-12 isotope. This high-purity labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical research, providing an internal standard for precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by analytical chemists and researchers in pharmaceutical development, environmental science, and biochemistry who require uncompromised accuracy in mass spectrometry and NMR studies.

Application

• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis: Used as a reference standard in LC-MS and GC-MS for the accurate measurement of oxalic acid and related metabolites in complex biological and environmental matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Research: Enables the tracing and study of oxalate biosynthesis and degradation pathways in plant, animal, and human systems.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Critical for the identification and quantification of oxalic acid as a potential degradation product or impurity in drug substances and products.
• Environmental Analysis: Serves as a labeled standard for monitoring oxalic acid levels in water, soil, and air pollution studies.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Used in the development of precise assays for measuring oxalate in urine and plasma, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions like hyperoxaluria.
• Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS): Provides the foundational material for high-accuracy IDMS methods, which are considered a primary measurement technique.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxalic Acid-(1,2-12C2)
CAS No.	62654-02-8
Molecular Formula	C2H2O4
Molecular Weight	90.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethanedioic Acid-(1,2-12C2); [1,2-12C2]Oxalic Acid; 12C2-Labeled Oxalic Acid; Isotopically Labeled Oxalic Acid; Dicarboxylic-1,2-12C2 Acid; Oxalic Acid Dihydrate-(1,2-12C2) (if applicable); (12C2)Oxalic Acid
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Quality Control

Every batch of Oxalic Acid-(1,2-12C2) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing, including advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic methods, to ensure compliance with the stringent requirements for isotopic labeling and analytical standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and analytical results are provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 12C
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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