U-13C Cellulose

U-13C cellulose is a specialized isotopic form of cellulose in which carbon-13 is incorporated into the carbon backbone of the cellulose molecules. Derived from plant sources, U-13C cellulose is used extensively in research applications that require a deeper understanding of biochemical, environmental, and material processes. This specialized cellulose provides scientists with a powerful tool for studying carbon flow, metabolic pathways, and cellulose degradation mechanisms. Alfa Chemistry is a world-renowned provider of stable isotope-labeled products with many years of development and extensive industry experience. Here, we have developed a series of 13C-labeled cellulose derived from various plants.

Meet our products

Alfa Chemistry is committed to providing high-quality U-13C cellulose products that meet the stringent needs of researchers across disciplines. Our U-13C cellulose products are derived from carefully selected plant sources and undergo a rigorous isotopic enrichment process to ensure a high degree of 13C incorporation.

Key Features of Our products

• High Isotopic Purity: Our U-13C cellulose products have high 13C content, ensuring effective use in all analytical applications.
• Reliable Consistency: Each batch is carefully monitored for consistency, giving researchers confidence in reproducible results.
• Diverse Applications: Our product line supports a broad range of scientific studies, including environmental, biochemical, and structural analyses.

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Typical applications

• Metabolic Studies: By tracing the incorporation of 13C within biological systems, researchers can identify how organisms metabolize cellulose and understand broader metabolic networks. This approach is particularly relevant for microbiology, where 13C labeling aids in determining microbial interactions with cellulose in environments such as soils or animal guts.
• Environmental Research: Environmental scientists can use U-13C cellulose to study the carbon cycle and the role of plants in carbon sequestration. For example, when U-13C cellulose is introduced into soils, researchers can monitor the breakdown process by soil microbes, gaining insights into soil health, carbon turnover, and carbon sequestration mechanisms.
• Material Science and Structural Studies: Because U-13C cellulose enhances contrast in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and other spectroscopy techniques, scientists can analyze cellulose structure, crystallinity, and chemical bonds in a more detailed manner. This knowledge is essential for applications like creating biofuels, designing biodegradable materials, and developing novel cellulose-based polymers.

Customizable solutions

We recognize that each research project may require unique product specifications, depending on the experimental needs, analytical techniques, and target outcomes. To support these diverse requirements, we offer customizable solutions designed to provide tailored isotopic labeling and product forms. Here are our customizable options:

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U-13C Cellulose

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