Description

Dl-[1-13C]Glyceraldehyde is a stable isotope-labeled analog of glyceraldehyde, a fundamental triose sugar and a key intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. This compound, with a 13C atom specifically incorporated at the 1-position, is an essential tool for metabolic pathway tracing and quantitative analysis using mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of pharmaceutical development, biochemical research, and metabolic flux analysis to study glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and related biosynthetic processes.

Application

• Metabolic Flux Analysis (MFA): As a 13C-labeled tracer to quantify intracellular metabolic pathway activities and fluxes in microbial, plant, and mammalian cell cultures.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Used in the development and testing of drugs targeting metabolic disorders, diabetes, and cancer metabolism.
• Biochemical Pathway Studies: A critical substrate for investigating enzyme kinetics and mechanisms in glycolysis and gluconeogenesis.
• Stable Isotope Labeling: Serves as a building block for the synthesis of more complex 13C-labeled carbohydrates, nucleotides, or other biomolecules.
• Diagnostic Agent Development: Potential use in the formulation of advanced diagnostic probes for medical imaging techniques like hyperpolarized MRI.
• Nutritional Science Research: Employed in studies examining carbohydrate metabolism and energy utilization in vivo.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dl-[1-13C]Glyceraldehyde
CAS No.	70849-18-2
Molecular Formula	C3H6O3 (with 13C at position 1)
Molecular Weight	91.08 g/mol (for 13C-labeled form)
Synonyms	(±)-[1-13C]Glyceraldehyde; DL-Glyceraldehyde-1-13C; 1-13C-Glyceraldehyde; 2,3-Dihydroxy[1-13C]propanal; 13C Labeled Glyceraldehyde; Glyceraldehyde-1-13C (racemic); [1-13C]-DL-Glyceraldehyde; 1-13C Isotope of Glyceraldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Dl-[1-13C]Glyceraldehyde is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, critical for sensitive research applications. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis, including isotopic enrichment verification by NMR and mass spectrometry, and chemical purity assessment by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the isotopic purity, chemical purity, and specific tests is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a cool, dry place. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, consider sealing under argon or nitrogen.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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