Description

Ethyl Formate-13C CAS NO 73222-61-4 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of ethyl formate, where the carbonyl carbon is enriched with the carbon-13 isotope. This compound is an essential tool in advanced analytical chemistry, enabling precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and environmental science sectors for applications requiring high specificity and accuracy.

Application

• Internal Standard for Quantitative Analysis: Used as a critical reference standard in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) for the accurate quantification of ethyl formate or related compounds in complex matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Serves as a tracer in biochemical and pharmacological research to study the metabolism and degradation pathways of esters and related molecules in biological systems.
• Pharmaceutical Impurity Profiling: Employed in the identification and quantification of process-related impurities and degradation products during drug development and manufacturing.
• Environmental Analysis: Acts as a labeled standard for detecting and measuring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like ethyl formate in environmental samples such as air, water, and soil.
• Food and Flavor Research: Utilized in stable isotope dilution assays (SIDA) for the precise analysis of flavor compounds and contaminants in food products.
• NMR Spectroscopy: Functions as a carbon-13 enriched substrate for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) studies, aiding in structural elucidation and reaction mechanism investigations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Formate-13C
CAS No.	73222-61-4
Molecular Formula	C13CH3O2H5
Molecular Weight	75.06 g/mol (for 13C1 labeled)
Synonyms	Formic-13C acid ethyl ester; Ethyl formate-1-13C; Ethyl (13C)formate; [13C]Ethyl formate; [1-13C]Ethyl formate; Ethyl formate (carbonyl-13C); Ethyl formate-13C; Ethyl formate (13C)
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Quality Control

Our Ethyl Formate-13C is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, meeting the rigorous demands of analytical and research applications. Each batch is characterized by advanced spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques, including NMR, GC-MS, and IR spectroscopy, to confirm identity, isotopic enrichment, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic purity (atom % 13C), chemical purity, and specific analytical data are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright to prevent leakage. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Purity (atom % 13C)	≥ 99%
Chemical Purity (by 1H NMR)	≥ 98.0%

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