Description

3-Methylbutanal-1-13C is a stable isotope-labeled analog of 3-methylbutanal (isovaleraldehyde), where the carbonyl carbon is enriched with carbon-13. This precise labeling makes it an indispensable tool for advanced analytical research and metabolic studies, providing a non-radioactive tracer for accurate quantification and pathway elucidation. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and flavor & fragrance industries who require high-fidelity isotopic standards for mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, and pharmacokinetic research.

Application

• Internal Standard for Mass Spectrometry (MS): Serves as a critical quantitative reference standard in GC-MS and LC-MS analyses for quantifying unlabeled 3-methylbutanal in complex matrices.
• Metabolic Pathway Tracing: Used in pharmaceutical and biochemical research to study the metabolism of branched-chain aldehydes and amino acids like leucine.
• NMR Spectroscopy Studies: The carbon-13 label provides a distinct signal for probing molecular structure, dynamics, and reaction mechanisms in research.
• Flavor and Fragrance Research: Enables precise tracking of flavor compound biogenesis, degradation, and stability studies in food science.
• Synthesis of Labeled Compounds: Acts as a key synthetic building block for preparing more complex carbon-13 labeled intermediates for advanced research.
• Environmental and Agricultural Analysis: Facilitates the study of plant volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and related metabolic processes.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-Methylbutanal-1-13C
CAS No.	87994-87-4
Molecular Formula	C413CH10O
Molecular Weight	87.12 (for 13C1 labeled form)
Synonyms	Isovaleraldehyde-1-13C; 3-Methylbutyraldehyde-1-13C; Isoamyl aldehyde-1-13C; Isopentanal-1-13C; (13C)Isovaleraldehyde; 1-(13C)-3-Methylbutanal; 87994-87-4; Butanal, 3-methyl-1-13C
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Quality Control

Every batch of 3-Methylbutanal-1-13C is produced and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity, which is critical for research integrity. Our quality commitment includes verification of isotopic enrichment (atom % 13C) by NMR or MS, and chemical purity assessment by GC and/or HPLC. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results for identity, purity, isotopic enrichment, and solvent residues is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, well-ventilated place. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR/NMR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 98% (chemical purity)
Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 99 atom % 13C
Isotopic Purity (by MS)	≥ 99% 13C1
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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