L-Carnitine hydrochloride

Cat. No. NATM-2505-CXX-118

Package 50 mg/100 mg/500 mg/1 g/5 g

Description

L-Carnitine hydrochloride ((R)-Carnitine hydrochloride), a highly polar zwitterion, is an essential cofactor for mitochondrial β-oxidation. It transports long-chain fatty acyl-CoAs into mitochondria for degradation. As an antioxidant, it can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism.

Product Details

Synonyms	(R)-Carnitine hydrochloride; Levocarnitine hydrochloride
Purity	99.88%
Formula	C7H16ClNO3
Molecular Weight	197.66
SMILES	C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC(O)=O.[Cl-]
Appearance	Solid
Biological Target	Endogenous Metabolite
Target	Human Endogenous Metabolite
Initial Source	Endogenous metabolite
Solubility	H2O: 175 mg/mL (885.36 mM, need ultrasonic)
Shipping Conditions	Room Temperature
Storage Information	4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture