L-Carnitine
L-Carnitine is an amino acid derivative that transports long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation and energy production. It is widely used in metabolic research, including studies on lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function, and energy homeostasis in both in vitro and in vivo models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
541-15-1
Product Name Alternative
Acid, (R) -Carnitine, endogenous, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, FAS, fatty, Fatty Acid Synthase, FattyAcidSynthase, Inhibitor, LCarnitine, L-Carnitine, Levocarnitine, metabolism, metabolic, mitochondria, L Carnitine, L (-) -Carnitine, inhibit, imbalance
Field of Research
Metabolism Research
Purity
99.29% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:6.25 mg/mL (38.77 mM) ; H2O:29 mg/mL (179.9 mM) ; Ethanol:30 mg/mL (186.1 mM)
Smiles
C ([N+] (C) (C) C) [C@@H] (CC ([O-]) =O) O
Molecular Formula
C7H15NO3
Molecular Weight
161.2
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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