Description

[1-13C]Glycolaldehyde is a stable isotope-labeled analog of glycolaldehyde, where a carbon-13 atom is incorporated at the 1-position. This compound is essential as a precursor and tracer in metabolic pathway research, enabling precise tracking of biochemical reactions. It is primarily used by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and analytical chemistry sectors for advanced studies in enzymology, glycobiology, and isotope dilution mass spectrometry.

Application

• Metabolic Tracer Studies: Used in 13C-NMR and mass spectrometry to elucidate glycolytic and pentose phosphate pathways.
• Biochemical Research: Serves as a labeled building block for studying advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) and carbohydrate metabolism.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the synthesis of isotopically labeled drug candidates and metabolites for pharmacokinetic studies.
• Diagnostic Agent Synthesis: A key intermediate in producing labeled compounds for positron emission tomography (PET) imaging probes.
• Enzymology: Used as a substrate to investigate the mechanism and kinetics of aldolases and other sugar-metabolizing enzymes.
• Quality Control Standard: Acts as an internal standard in quantitative LC-MS and GC-MS analysis for accurate biomolecule measurement.

Basic Information

Product Name	[1-13C]Glycolaldehyde
CAS No.	71122-42-4
Molecular Formula	C13CH4O2
Molecular Weight	61.04 g/mol
Synonyms	1-13C-Glycolaldehyde; Glycolaldehyde-1-13C; Hydroxyacetaldehyde-1-13C; 2-Hydroxyacetaldehyde-1-13C; [1-13C]2-Hydroxyethanal; Isotopically Labeled Glycolaldehyde; Carbon-13 Labeled Glycolaldehyde; (1-13C)Glycolic aldehyde
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Quality Control

Every batch of [1-13C]Glycolaldehyde is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems. We guarantee high chemical and isotopic purity through advanced analytical techniques including NMR and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, detailing assay, isotopic enrichment, and impurity profiles to meet the stringent requirements of research and development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to minimize oxidation. Keep the container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area separate from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Chemical Purity	≥ 98%
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified (e.g., D2O, Water)

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