Formamide-¹³C  (Synonyms: Methanamide-¹³C; Formimidic acid-¹³C)

Formamide-¹³C is the ¹³C-labeled Formamide (HY-Y0842). Formamide is an effective DNA denaturant that significantly reduces the stability of DNA in buffer solutions. Formamide can also be used as a decalcifying agent for rat cardiac cells. Additionally, formamide is widely used as a solvent or chemical raw material for ion compounds, resins, and plasticizers.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]}

1. This compound can be used as a tracer.
2. This compound can be used 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^[1].

MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.

46.03

¹³CH₃NO

51284-91-4

75-12-7

Liquid (Density: 0.978±0.06 g/cm³)

Colorless to light yellow

N[13CH]=O

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

* Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 6 months. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 month.

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  [4]. Brette F, et al. Validation of formamide as a detubulation agent in isolated rat cardiac cells. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2002 Oct;283(4):H1720-8.  [Content Brief]

  [5]. Frankfurt OS, Krishan A. Identification of apoptotic cells by formamide-induced dna denaturation in condensed chromatin. J Histochem Cytochem. 2001 Mar;49(3):369-78.  [Content Brief]

  [6]. Messier PE.Messier PE. Effects of formamide on neuroepithelial cells and on interkinetic nuclear migration in the chick embryo. J Embryol Exp Morphol. 1976 Feb;35(1):197-212.  [Content Brief]

  [7]. National Toxicology Program. Toxicology and carcinogenesis studies of formamide (Cas No. 75-12-7) in F344/N rats and B6C3F1 mice (gavage studies). Natl Toxicol Program Tech Rep Ser. 2008 Jul;(541):1-192.  [Content Brief]