Description

Formaldehyde, [3H] is a tritium-labeled isotopologue of formaldehyde, a fundamental chemical building block. This labeled compound is essential for advanced research and development, enabling precise tracking and quantification in complex biochemical and metabolic pathways. It is a critical reagent for scientists in pharmaceutical discovery, environmental science, and life sciences research who require high-specific-activity tracers for sensitive analytical techniques.

Application

• Tracer Studies in Metabolism: Used to investigate the metabolic fate of formaldehyde and its incorporation into biological molecules.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Employed in enzymatic assays and studies of one-carbon metabolism, including folate and methionine cycles.
• Protein and Nucleic Acid Labeling: Acts as a precursor for the radiolabeling of proteins (e.g., via reductive methylation) and nucleic acids for binding and interaction studies.
• Environmental Fate and Transport Research: Applied in studies to trace the environmental breakdown and movement of formaldehyde.
• Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics (DMPK): Utilized in the development and testing of pharmaceuticals to study drug metabolism pathways involving formaldehyde release or utilization.
• Material Science Research: Used in tracer experiments to study polymerization processes and cross-linking mechanisms in resins and polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Formaldehyde, [3H]
CAS No.	88891-38-7
Molecular Formula	CH2O (³H labeled)
Molecular Weight	~31.03 g/mol (³H dependent)
Synonyms	Tritiated Formaldehyde; [³H]Formaldehyde; Formaldehyde-t; ³H-Formaldehyde; Tritioformaldehyde; Methanal, tritiated; Formaldehyde (³H); Radiolabeled Formaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our Formaldehyde, [3H] is produced and analyzed to meet exacting standards for radiochemical purity and specific activity. Quality is verified through advanced analytical techniques including radio-HPLC and liquid scintillation counting. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, radiochemical purity, chemical purity, and solvent composition is provided with each shipment to ensure traceability and support your regulatory compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at the recommended temperature as specified on the label and COA, typically between 2°C and 8°C for aqueous solutions. Handle and store in accordance with all applicable radiation safety regulations. The product is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless solution
Specific Activity	Customizable (e.g., 1-100 Ci/mmol typical range)
Radiochemical Purity (RAD-HPLC)	≥ 95%
Chemical Purity (HPLC/GC)	Contact for details
Concentration	Specified in mCi/mL or MBq/mL
Solvent	Typically aqueous solution (concentration specified)

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