Butyryl-L-carnitine (chloride)
Butyryl-L-carnitine is a carnitine ester that inhibits specific intestinal transporters. It blocks carnitine and glycine uptake in human retinal pigment epithelial cells with IC50 values of 1.5 μM and 4.6 mM, respectively. This compound is used in research to study nutrient transport mechanisms in metabolic and ocular studies.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
162067-50-7
Smiles
[C@H] (OC (CCC) =O) (C[N+] (C) (C) C) CC (O) =O.[Cl-]
Molecular Formula
C11H22ClNO4
Molecular Weight
267.75
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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