l General Information |
Product Name | L-carnitine |
General description | L-carnitine is constituent of striated muscle and liver. It is used therapeutically to stimulate gastric and pancreatic secretions and in the treatment of hyperlipoproteinemias. |
Synonym | Levocarnitine; (3R)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
Purity | ≥98.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 541-15-1 |
Formula | C7H15NO3 | Molecular Weight | 161.201 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | Insoluble |
Ethanol | ≥25mg/mL |
Water | ≥25mg/mL |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Levocarnitine is an amino acid derivative. Levocarnitine facilitates long-chain fatty acid entry into mitochondria, delivering substrate for oxidation and subsequent energy production. Fatty acids are utilized as an energy substrate in all tissues except the brain. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |
