Description

D-Galactose-1-13C is a stable isotope-labeled monosaccharide, specifically labeled with carbon-13 at the C-1 position. This high-purity labeled compound is essential for advanced metabolic research, providing a critical tracer for precise flux analysis and pathway elucidation. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and diagnostic manufacturers in the fields of metabolomics, glycobiology, and drug development.

Application

• Metabolic Flux Analysis (MFA): Used as a 13C tracer to study carbohydrate metabolism pathways in cells, tissues, and microorganisms.
• Glycobiology Research: Employed in the synthesis and study of labeled glycans, glycoproteins, and glycolipids to understand their structure and function.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Serves as a key intermediate in the development and testing of novel therapeutics targeting metabolic disorders or glycosylation processes.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Potential use in advanced diagnostic assays, such as stable isotope breath tests, for monitoring specific metabolic functions.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Provides an internal standard or enriched substrate for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance studies to gain detailed structural and dynamic information.
• Nutritional Science: Applied in research to trace the metabolic fate of dietary galactose and its role in human health and disease.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Galactose-1-13C
CAS No.	70849-30-8
Molecular Formula	C513CH12O6
Molecular Weight	181.15 g/mol
Synonyms	D-(1-13C)Galactose; (1-13C)Galactose; Galactose-1-13C; 1-13C-Galactose; D-Galactose (1-13C); [1-13C]-D-Galactopyranose; 6-(Hydroxymethyl)-13C-tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2,3,4,5-tetraol
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Quality Control

Our D-Galactose-1-13C is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high isotopic enrichment. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analysis, including isotopic purity by 13C NMR and quantitative HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, chemical purity, isotopic enrichment, and specific tests are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (13C NMR)	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Specific Optical Rotation	+78.0° to +82.0° (c=10 in H2O)
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.