Description

Sodium Bicarbonate, [14C] is a carbon-14 labeled isotopologue of sodium bicarbonate, a fundamental inorganic salt. This radiolabeled compound is essential for advanced research and development, enabling precise metabolic and environmental pathway tracing. It is a critical tool for scientists and professionals in pharmaceutical development, agricultural chemistry, and environmental science who require high-purity, stable-isotope tracers for their investigative work.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Studies: Used as a tracer to investigate bicarbonate/carbon dioxide utilization in biological systems, including cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
• Pharmacokinetics & Drug Metabolism (ADME): Employed in Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion studies to track the fate of drug candidates and their metabolites.
• Environmental Tracing: Applied in soil science and oceanography to study carbon sequestration, mineralization processes, and the global carbon cycle.
• Chemical Reaction Mechanism Analysis: Serves as a labeled reagent to elucidate reaction pathways in organic synthesis and catalytic processes.
• Agricultural Research: Used to trace nutrient uptake in plants and to study soil chemistry and fertilizer efficiency.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: A potential precursor in the research and development of novel diagnostic imaging agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium Bicarbonate, [14C]
CAS No.	7279-86-9
Molecular Formula	CH14CO3Na or NaH14CO3
Molecular Weight	~85.00 g/mol (varies with specific activity)
Synonyms	Carbon-14 Labeled Sodium Bicarbonate; Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate-14C; [14C]Bicarbonate, Sodium Salt; Baking Soda-14C; NaH14CO3; 14C-Sodium Bicarbonate; Sodium 14C-Bicarbonate; Sodium Acid Carbonate-14C
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Sodium Bicarbonate, [14C] is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure high chemical and radiochemical purity, specific activity, and stability. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and liquid scintillation counting. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, specific activity, and solvent composition.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO2.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution (as specified)
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Radiochemical Purity	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Customizable (mCi/mmol or GBq/mmol)
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified aqueous buffer or solvent
Concentration	As per customer requirement

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