DL-Malic Acid-13C4

• CAT Number: R049535
• CAS Number: 1258274-51-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H6O5
• Molecular Weight: 138.06
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxybutanedioic Acid-13C4; Malic Acid-13C4; (+/-)-Malic Acid-13C4; 2-Hydroxyethane-1,2-dicarboxylic Acid-13C4; 2-Hydroxysuccinic Acid-13C4; DL-Malic Acid-13C4; Deoxytetraric Acid-13C4; E 296-13C4; FDA 2018-13C4; Hydroxysuccinic Acid-13C4; Musash
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxy(1,2,3,4-13C4)butanedioic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C4H6O5/c5-2(4(8)9)1-3(6)7/h2,5H,1H2,(H,6,7)(H,8,9)/i1+1,2+1,3+1,4+1
• InChIKey: BJEPYKJPYRNKOW-JCDJMFQYSA-N
• SMILES: [13CH2]([13CH]([13C](=O)O)O)[13C](=O)O

DL-malic acid-13C4（Cat No.:R049535） is an isotopically labeled version of DL-malic acid, with all four carbon atoms enriched with carbon-13 (13C). This enhancement improves its traceability in metabolic studies, allowing researchers to monitor and analyze its role in the Krebs cycle and other biochemical pathways. Utilized in studies of energy production and mitochondrial function, DL-Malic Acid-13C4 provides crucial insights into cellular respiration and malate-aspartate shuttle processes. It is essential for researchers studying cellular metabolism and the development of treatments for metabolic disorders.