Description
Product Name: Sodium Carbonate-¹³C | Na₂¹³CO₃
CAS: 93673-48-4
Purity: ≥99.0%
Enrichment: 97.5 atom % ¹³C ~ 99 atom % ¹³C
Product specifications: 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g.
Main use: Main use: Healthcare (bone metabolism tracing, calcium absorption kinetics, osteoporosis diagnosis), Scientific Research (stable isotope tracer for life/environmental sciences), and Pharmaceutical Industry (synthesis of ¹³C-labeled drug intermediates for R&D and metabolism studies).
Availability: In Stock
What is Sodium Carbonate-¹³C (Na₂¹³CO₃)?
Sodium Carbonate-¹³C (Na₂¹³CO₃) is a molecule of sodium carbonate in which the carbon atom of the carbonate group is the carbon-13 isotope (¹³C) rather than the more common carbon-12 (¹²C). It is a white to off-white, odorless powder or crystalline solid at room temperature, soluble in water and reactive with acids to release carbon dioxide gas. Its molecular weight is approximately 106.98 g/mol (ordinary Na₂¹²CO₃: ~105.99 g/mol). This small mass difference makes ¹³C-labeled sodium carbonate an exceptionally useful non-radioactive stable isotope tracer for tracking carbon atoms through complex chemical, biological, and environmental systems.
Certificate of Analysis
| Component | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Na₂CO₃ Chemical Purity | % | ≥99.0 |
| ¹³C | atom % | 97.5 ~ 99 |
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What are applications of Sodium Carbonate-¹³C (Na₂¹³CO₃)?
Sodium Carbonate-¹³C (Na₂¹³CO₃) is a highly versatile stable isotope tracer. Because the ¹³C isotope is non-radioactive and can be easily detected by advanced instruments, it serves as a critical tool across medical, scientific, and pharmaceutical fields.
1. Healthcare & Medical Research
Bone Metabolism Tracing: It is used to track bone turnover and remodeling processes. By monitoring the ¹³C label, researchers can precisely study how calcium is deposited into or released from the bone matrix.
Calcium Absorption Kinetics: Used to analyze the rate and efficiency of calcium absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Disease Diagnosis & Drug Efficacy: Plays a crucial role in aiding the diagnosis of skeletal diseases such as osteoporosis, and in evaluating the efficacy of new drugs designed to treat bone loss.
2. Scientific Research & Analysis
Stable Isotope Marker: Acts as a stable isotope marker for tracing experiments and mechanistic research in both life sciences and environmental sciences.
Environmental & Carbon Cycle Studies: In environmental science, it is used to trace carbonate sedimentation, study ocean acidification, and track carbon cycling in ecosystems.
Biomineralization: Helps researchers understand how organisms (like corals or shellfish) utilize carbon and calcium to build their shells and skeletons.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
Synthesis of Labeled Intermediates: Used as a fundamental carbon source for synthesizing ¹³C-labeled drug intermediates.
Innovative Drug R&D: Supports the research and development of innovative drugs by providing labeled building blocks.
Metabolic Mechanism Research: Enables the tracking of drug metabolic pathways (DMPK) in the body, helping pharmaceutical companies understand how a drug is broken down and excreted.
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High Purity & Stability: Consistent high isotopic purity grades (≥99 atom % ¹³C) and high chemical purity (≥98.0%) protect your tracer studies, synthetic reactions, and analytical processes from isotopic dilution or contamination-related failures.
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Packaging & Delivery Options
Standard Package: 1 g, 5 g, 10 g, 25 g, 100 g.
Customized packages available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is Sodium Carbonate-¹³C (Na₂¹³CO₃)?
A: It is a special type of sodium carbonate powder. The carbon inside it is a natural, slightly different kind of carbon (Carbon-13) that can be easily detected by special laboratory machines. This makes it very useful for tracking.
Q2. What is it mainly used for?
A: It is used in medical research, industrial testing, and general scientific studies. Researchers use it to track how carbon moves and changes in different processes, such as studying how the body handles carbon or how carbon cycles through the environment.
Q3. Is it natural or radioactive?
A: It is completely natural and not radioactive at all. Carbon-13 is naturally found in all living things and everyday materials. We simply concentrate it to make this product.
Q4. How should it be stored?
A: It must be kept in a securely sealed container. You should store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, away from moisture, acids, and direct sunlight.
Q5. Is it safe to handle?
A: It is generally considered safe to handle with normal laboratory precautions. It is not classified as a highly toxic or dangerous material. However, avoid breathing in the dust and wear basic protective equipment such as gloves and a mask, as with any fine powder.
Q6. Is it bad for the environment?
A: It is not a fluorinated gas and is not classified as a hazardous environmental pollutant. It should be handled carefully to avoid unnecessary dust release, and solid waste should be disposed of according to local regulations.
Q7. Are there special rules for shipping it?
A: It is not classified as a dangerous good for transport. It is shipped as a general chemical product (Packing Group III) in sealed containers with moisture-proof protection. It does not require special hazardous materials logistics.
Q8. How long does delivery usually take?
A: If the product is in stock, we can usually arrange shipment within a few business days. The exact delivery time depends on your location and customs clearance for international orders.
Q9. Why is it useful for research?
A: It acts like a tiny “tracking tag.” Because special machines can easily see it, scientists can follow exactly where the carbon goes during tests without disturbing the process.
Q10. Why choose this instead of regular sodium carbonate?
A: You only choose this if you need to track the carbon. It is not safer or more dangerous than regular sodium carbonate—it is just easier for machines to detect. If you don’t need to track carbon, regular sodium carbonate is enough.
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