Glutaric Acid-1,5-13C2 (CAS 1185108-16-0)

Glutaric acid-1,5-13C2 is an isotopically stable version of glutaric acid, utilized extensively in scientific investigations. This dicarboxylic acid finds many uses within biochemistry and physiology research. It′s often used in metabolic studies as a tracking substance to explore the metabolic pathways of fats and carbohydrates. The creation of Glutaric acid-1,5-13C2 involves a chemical reaction between 13C2-labeled acetic anhydride and glutaric anhydride. This reaction yields Glutaric acid-1,5-13C2, which is then refined through techniques like recrystallization and chromatography to produce a white crystalline powder that remains stable under typical lab conditions. Glutaric acid-1,5-13C2 is employed as a tracker in research to examine the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Furthermore, it′s used to investigate the impacts of various compounds on human biochemistry and physiology. This substance aids in metabolic studies to ascertain the speed at which the body oxidizes fats and utilizes glucose. It also facilitates the understanding of how the body metabolizes amino acids and synthesizes different compounds.