2,3-Butanedione-13C2

• CAT Number: R049023
• CAS Number: 1173018-75-1
• Molecular Formula: C₂¹³C₂H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 88.07
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2,3-Butadione-13C2; 2,3-Diketobutane-13C2; 2,3-Dioxobutane-13C2; Biacetyl-13C2; Butanedione-13C2; Diacetyl-13C2; Dimethyl Diketone-13C2; Dimethylglyoxal-13C2; NSC 8750-13C2
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: (1,4-13C2)butane-2,3-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O2/c1-3(5)4(2)6/h1-2H3/i1+1,2+1
• InChIKey: QSJXEFYPDANLFS-ZDOIIHCHSA-N
• SMILES: [13CH3]C(=O)C(=O)[13CH3]

2,3-Butanedione-13C2 is a doubly 13C-labeled version of 2,3-butanedione, a key compound in various biochemical processes. This isotopically labeled compound is crucial for studying metabolic pathways, including the Maillard reaction and its role in food chemistry and flavor development. The incorporation of two 13C atoms provides enhanced sensitivity and accuracy in NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, enabling precise quantification and analysis of metabolic intermediates. 2,3-Butanedione-13C2 is widely used in research related to food science, metabolic studies, and analytical chemistry, offering robust and reliable results for scientific investigations.