Description

Hexadecanoic Acid-1,2-13C2 is a stable isotope-labeled analog of palmitic acid, a fundamental saturated fatty acid. This high-purity labeled compound is essential for advanced analytical research, providing a critical internal standard for precise quantification and metabolic pathway tracing. It is primarily utilized by researchers and quality control laboratories in the pharmaceutical, nutritional science, and biochemistry sectors.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Used in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses for the accurate quantification of palmitic acid and related metabolites in complex biological matrices.
• Metabolic Flux Analysis: Tracks the incorporation and turnover of fatty acids in metabolic studies to elucidate lipid biosynthesis and degradation pathways.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Employed in drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) studies to investigate the fate of lipid-based drug formulations.
• Nutritional Science: Facilitates research into fatty acid absorption, distribution, and metabolism in dietary studies.
• Biochemical Tracing: Serves as a tracer in enzymatic assays and in vitro studies to monitor specific biochemical reactions involving C16 fatty acids.
• Quality Control & Method Development: Acts as a certified reference material for developing and validating analytical methods in compliance with GLP/GMP guidelines.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexadecanoic Acid-1,2-13C2
CAS No.	86683-25-2
Molecular Formula	C1412C213C H32O2 or C16H32O2 (with 13C at positions 1 & 2)
Molecular Weight	~257.42 g/mol (Contact for exact value based on isotopic enrichment)
Synonyms	Palmitic Acid-1,2-13C2; [1,2-13C2]Hexadecanoic Acid; n-Hexadecanoic Acid-1,2-13C2; C16:0 Fatty Acid-1,2-13C2; 1,2-13C2-Palmitic Acid; Isotopically Labeled Palmitic Acid; 13C2-Palmitate
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Quality Control

Our Hexadecanoic Acid-1,2-13C2 is manufactured under strict quality systems to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity for research applications. Each batch is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment (atom % 13C), chemical purity by HPLC, and identification. We adhere to relevant standards for high-purity reference materials to ensure reliable and reproducible results in your analytical workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) in a dry environment. For long-term stability, storing under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isotopic Enrichment (atom % 13C)	≥ 99% at positions 1 & 2
Melting Point	61 - 64 °C

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