Octanoic acid-13C4 is the 13C labeled Octanoic acid, also known as Caprylic acid. It is an oily liquid with a slightly unpleasant rancid taste, commonly used in the production of esters for perfumery and dyes. This compound can be used as a tracer and as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS. Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs.
- Can be used as a tracer.
- Functions as an internal standard for quantitative analysis by NMR, GC-MS, or LC-MS.
- Incorporates stable heavy isotopes of carbon for drug development tracing.
- Deuteration potential to affect pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs.