2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline-2 13C

2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline-2 13C, also known as IQ13C, is a synthetic compound that is used primarily in chemical research. It is a labeled version of the parent compound 2-Amino-3-methyl-3H-imidazo[4,5-f]quinoline-2, which is a potent mutagen and carcinogen found in grilled meat and other food products. IQ13C has a molecular weight of 191.20 g/mol and a chemical formula of C11H8N3 13C. It contains one carbon-13 atom, which makes it useful in nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and other analytical techniques. In chemical research, IQ13C is used as a tracer molecule to study the metabolism and kinetics of various compounds in living organisms. It can be incorporated into larger molecules and tracked using NMR or other imaging techniques to gain insights into the behavior of the larger molecule. It is important to note that IQ13C is a potentially hazardous compound and should be handled with care. It is toxic if ingested or inhaled, and prolonged exposure may cause skin irritation or other health problems. Appropriate safety precautions, such as wearing protective gloves and a mask, should be taken when handling IQ13C.