Description

A-Naphthylacetic Acid-Carboxy-14C is a carbon-14 radiolabeled derivative of the plant growth regulator 1-naphthaleneacetic acid (NAA). This compound is essential for conducting precise metabolic and environmental fate studies, providing researchers with a powerful tracer tool. It is primarily needed by agrochemical R&D laboratories, environmental science institutions, and academic researchers focused on plant physiology and pesticide degradation pathways.

Application

• Agrochemical Metabolism Studies: Tracing the uptake, translocation, and metabolic pathways of the parent compound, 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, in plants and soil systems.
• Environmental Fate and Residue Analysis: Investigating the degradation, persistence, and binding of naphthylacetic acid in various environmental matrices.
• Plant Hormone Research: Studying the precise mechanism of action, receptor binding, and systemic movement of synthetic auxins within plant tissues.
• Radio-HPLC and LC-MS Method Development: Serving as a reference standard for developing and validating sensitive analytical methods for metabolite identification.
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Studies: Supporting regulatory submissions for agrochemical registration by providing definitive data on compound behavior.
• Biochemical Tracer Applications: Use in enzymatic studies and other in vitro systems to elucidate specific biochemical transformation steps.

Basic Information

Product Name	A-Naphthylacetic Acid-Carboxy-14C
CAS No.	80792-65-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₂ (with ¹⁴C label at the carboxy carbon)
Molecular Weight	~186.21 g/mol (exact mass depends on specific activity)
Synonyms	1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid-1-¹⁴C; NAA-1-¹⁴C; α-Naphthaleneacetic Acid-carboxyl-¹⁴C; 1-Naphthylacetic Acid-¹⁴C(carboxy); (1-¹⁴C)-1-Naphthaleneacetic Acid; 2-(1-Naphthyl)acetic Acid-1-¹⁴C; Planofix-¹⁴C (labeled analog); Fruitone-N-¹⁴C (labeled analog)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of A-Naphthylacetic Acid-Carboxy-14C is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality systems to ensure radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and specific activity meet the exacting standards required for research. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided, detailing results for key parameters including assay by HPLC, radiochemical purity by radio-HPLC, and specific activity. Our quality commitment supports GLP-compliant and discovery research applications globally.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. The product is intended for use by trained personnel in appropriately equipped laboratories following all applicable radiation safety guidelines and regulations. Store separately from food and beverages.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (chemical purity)
Radiochemical Purity (Radio-HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Specific Activity	50-60 mCi/mmol (Custom ranges available)
Solvent (for solution forms)	Contact for details

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