Description

Acetic Anhydride (2,2'-13C2) is a high-purity, isotopically labeled derivative of acetic anhydride, specifically enriched with carbon-13 at the carbonyl positions. This compound is essential for advanced research and analytical applications where precise molecular tracing and quantification are required. It is primarily utilized by scientists and process developers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and academic research sectors for applications such as metabolic pathway studies, NMR spectroscopy, and the synthesis of labeled compounds.

Application

• NMR Spectroscopy: Used as an internal standard or chemical shift reference in carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance studies.
• Metabolic Research: Serves as a key reagent for tracing and quantifying metabolic pathways and flux analysis in biological systems.
• Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry (IDMS): Employed as a high-purity standard for accurate quantification in mass spectrometric methods.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Utilized in the synthesis of carbon-13 labeled active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK) studies.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a specialized acetylating agent for introducing stable isotope labels into target molecules for research purposes.
• Environmental & Geochemical Tracing: Applied in studies to track the fate and transformation of organic compounds in environmental systems.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Anhydride (2,2'-13C2)
CAS No.	98006-45-2
Molecular Formula	C132H6O3 or (13CH3CO)2O
Molecular Weight	104.07 g/mol (for 13C2 labeled form)
Synonyms	Acetic-2,2'-13C2 Anhydride; (13C2)Acetic Anhydride; Diacetyl-13C2 Oxide; Ethanoic-2,2'-13C2 Anhydride; Acetyl-13C2 Oxide; 13C-Labeled Acetic Anhydride; Isotopic Acetic Anhydride; [13C2]-Ac2O
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Quality Control

Every batch of Acetic Anhydride (2,2'-13C2) is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure exceptional isotopic and chemical purity. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, chemical purity, and specific analytical results (NMR, GC, MS) are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, it should be handled with appropriate precautions in a controlled environment. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Isotopic Enrichment (13C)	≥ 99 atom %
Chemical Purity (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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