(±) -Carnitine (chloride)
(±) -Carnitine chloride exists in two isomers, known as D and L. L-carnitine plays an essential role in the β-oxidation of fatty acids and also shows antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
461-05-2
Product Name Alternative
DL-Carnitine chloride
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)
Type
Natural Products
Related Pathways
Immunology/Inflammation; Metabolic Enzyme/Protease; NF-κB
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/__plusmn__-Carnitine_chloride.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
98.0
Solubility
DMSO : 25 mg/mL (ultrasonic) |H2O : ≥ 100 mg/mL
Smiles
C[N+](C)(C)CC(O)CC(O)=O.[Cl-]
Molecular Formula
C7H16ClNO3
Molecular Weight
197.66
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Oyanagi E, et al. Protective action of L-carnitine on cardiac mitochondrial function and structure against fatty acidstress. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2011 Aug 19;412 (1) :61-7.|[2]Li J, et al. l-carnitine protects human hepatocytes from oxidative stress-induced toxicity through Akt-mediated activation of Nrf2 signaling pathway. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2016 May;94 (5) :517-25.|[3]Jang J, et al. l-Carnitine supplement reduces skeletal muscle atrophy induced by prolonged hindlimb suspension in rats. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2016 Dec;41 (12) :1240-1247.|[4]Zambrano S, et al. L-carnitine attenuates the development of kidney fibrosis in hypertensive rats by upregulating PPAR-γ. Am J Hypertens. 2014 Mar;27 (3) :460-70.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture)
Scientific Category
Natural Products
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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