Description

Hexadecanoic-11,11,12,12-D4 Acid is a deuterium-labeled analog of palmitic acid, a fundamental saturated fatty acid. This stable isotope-labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical and research applications where precise molecular tracking is required. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, metabolic research, and analytical chemistry sectors.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Serves as a critical quantitative reference standard in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses for accurate measurement of palmitic acid and related metabolites.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used in isotope dilution studies to investigate lipid metabolism, fatty acid oxidation, and biosynthetic pathways in biological systems.
• Pharmaceutical Research & Development: Employed in the development and validation of bioanalytical methods for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK) studies.
• Nutritional Science Research: Facilitates studies on fatty acid absorption, distribution, and metabolism in dietary and clinical research.
• Quality Control & Reference Material: Acts as a high-purity certified reference material (CRM) for calibrating instruments and ensuring analytical accuracy in testing laboratories.
• Synthesis of Labeled Compounds: Used as a deuterated building block for the synthesis of more complex isotopically labeled lipids or conjugates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecanoic-11,11,12,12-D4 Acid
CAS No.	75736-57-1
Molecular Formula	C16H28D4O2
Molecular Weight	260.45 g/mol
Synonyms	Palmitic Acid-d4 (11,11,12,12); [11,11,12,12-2H4]Hexadecanoic Acid; Deuterated Palmitic Acid; Hexadecanoic-d4 Acid; n-Hexadecanoic-11,11,12,12-d4 Acid; Palmitic-11,11,12,12-d4 Acid; Isotopic Palmitic Acid; 11,11,12,12-Tetradeuterohexadecanoic Acid
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecanoic-11,11,12,12-D4 Acid is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity suitable for sensitive analytical applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as isotopic enrichment (atom % D), chemical purity (by HPLC or GC), and identification. We adhere to relevant industry standards for reference materials to ensure reliable and reproducible performance in your critical research.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Purity (Atom % D)	≥ 98% (at labeled positions)
Chemical Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Deuterium Distribution	≥ 95% at 11,11,12,12 positions

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