Description

Maltose-Ul-14C CAS NO 99165-13-6 is a uniformly carbon-14 labeled derivative of maltose, a key disaccharide sugar. This radiolabeled compound is essential for precise metabolic and biochemical pathway tracing studies in research and development. It is primarily utilized by scientists and quality control professionals in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food science industries for advanced analytical applications.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Used as a tracer to study carbohydrate metabolism, digestion, and absorption in biological systems.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug development to investigate the pharmacokinetics and metabolic fate of sugar-based therapeutics or excipients.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a substrate for studying the activity and kinetics of enzymes like maltase and α-glucosidase.
• Nutritional Research: Applied in research to understand the utilization and effects of maltose and related carbohydrates in vivo.
• Biochemical Synthesis Tracing: Facilitates the tracking of maltose incorporation into larger biomolecules like glycoproteins or polysaccharides.
• Quality Control & Reference Standard: Acts as an internal standard or reference material in advanced chromatographic (e.g., LC-MS) and spectroscopic analytical methods.

Basic Information

Product Name	Maltose-Ul-14C
CAS No.	99165-13-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁ (with ¹⁴C label)
Molecular Weight	342.30 g/mol (unlabeled)
Synonyms	4-O-α-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose-¹⁴C(U); D-(+)-Maltose-¹⁴C(U); ¹⁴C-U-Maltose; Uniformly Labeled ¹⁴C-Maltose; Maltose (UL-¹⁴C); Radiolabeled Maltose; [UL-¹⁴C]-Maltose; Maltose-¹⁴C (uniform labeling)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Maltose-Ul-14C is manufactured and analyzed under strict quality protocols to ensure high chemical and radiochemical purity suitable for research applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific activity, purity by HPLC, and radiochemical purity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a controlled environment to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider conditions recommended for radiolabeled compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid or solution (as specified)
Identification (IR/HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95% (chemical purity)
Radiochemical Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97%
Specific Activity	Contact for details (mCi/mmol)
Solvent (if supplied as solution)	Specified on label (e.g., Water, Ethanol)
Concentration (if supplied as solution)	Specified on label (μCi/mL or mCi/mL)

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