Sodium formate-13C (CAS 23102-86-5)

Sodium formate-13C, where the carbon atom is the stable isotope carbon-13, is frequently utilized in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy as an NMR standard or in isotopic labeling experiments. The compound′s utility in NMR is due to the distinct resonance of the 13C isotope, which aids in the identification and analysis of carbon-containing compounds in complex mixtures. Researchers employ Sodium formate-13C to calibrate their instruments, ensuring accurate chemical shift measurements. In metabolic studies, Sodium formate-13C serves as a tracer to follow carbon atom pathways and to elucidate mechanisms of enzymatic reactions involving one-carbon units. The compound is also used in environmental research to trace the cycling of carbon through various ecosystems and in the study of carbon sequestration processes. Its role in the synthesis of labeled compounds is significant, as it provides a source of the 13C isotope that can be incorporated into a wide range of chemical structures for subsequent analytical or mechanistic investigations.