Product Description: Isovaleric acid-13C2 is 13C labeled Gamma-decalactone (HY-N7105). Gamma-decalactone, γ-decalactone is used as an essential food additive with a ruity peach flavor[1]. Ricinoleic acid (12-hydroxy-octadec-9-enoic acid) is used as the substrate in most production processes of γ-decalactone[2].
References: [1]Russak EM, et al. Impact of Deuterium Substitution on the Pharmacokinetics of Pharmaceuticals. Ann Pharmacother. 2019 Feb;53(2):211-216./[2]Ackman RG, et al. Birthweights in the Faroe Islands: possible role of isovaleric acid. J Intern Med. 1989 Feb;225(2):73-5.