Description

Potassium Hexadecanoate-D31 is a deuterium-labeled salt of palmitic acid, specifically designed for advanced research and analytical applications. This high-purity compound is essential for use as an internal standard in mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, enabling precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing. It is a critical material for pharmaceutical R&D, environmental analysis, and biochemical studies where isotopic labeling is required for accuracy and reliability.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used for the accurate quantification of palmitic acid and its derivatives in complex biological matrices like plasma, tissues, and cell cultures.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Enables detailed studies of lipid metabolism, β-oxidation, and fatty acid synthesis in pharmacological and nutritional research.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy: Serves as a deuterated reference compound to aid in structural elucidation and dynamic studies of lipid assemblies and membranes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in the research and quality control of lipid-based drug formulations and prodrugs.
• Environmental and Food Analysis: Applied in methods to detect and quantify fatty acid contaminants or nutritional components with high specificity.
• Biochemical Research: A key tool for investigating enzyme kinetics, lipid-protein interactions, and signaling pathways involving palmitoylation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Potassium Hexadecanoate-D31
CAS No.	63074-47-5
Molecular Formula	C16D31KO2
Molecular Weight	311.68 g/mol (approx.)
Synonyms	Potassium Palmitate-D31; Deuterated Potassium Palmitate; Palmitic Acid-d31 Potassium Salt; Hexadecanoic-d31 Acid Potassium Salt; Potassium (hexadecanoate-1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,16,16-d31); Potassium Perdeuteriopalmitate; C16:0-d31 Potassium Salt
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Quality Control

Our Potassium Hexadecanoate-D31 is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as isotopic enrichment (D-atom %), chemical purity by HPLC, and identification by NMR and MS. We adhere to cGMP principles for consistent production of high-value labeled compounds.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability and purity. For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 98 atom % D
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.