Isovalerylcarnitine
Isovalerylcarnitine, a metabolite from L-leucine catabolism, serves as a biomarker for isovaleric acidemia. This small molecule also acts as a selective calpain activator, making it a useful tool in biochemical research to study mechanisms of apoptosis in cellular models.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
31023-24-2
Product Name Alternative
CysteineProtease, Cysteine Protease, Calpain, Apoptosis, Isovalerylcarnitine, Human Endogenous Metabolite
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research, Protein Biochemistry
Purity
98.24% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
DMSO:40 mg/mL (163.05 mM) ;10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (8.15 mM) ; H2O:50 mg/mL (203.82 mM)
Smiles
CC (C) CC (=O) O[C@H] (CC ([O-]) =O) C[N+] (C) (C) C
Molecular Formula
C12H23NO4
Molecular Weight
245.32
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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