L-Carnitine (Standard) is the analytical standard for L-Carnitine, intended for research and analytical applications. L-Carnitine ((R)-Carnitine), a highly polar zwitterion, is an essential cofactor for mitochondrial β-oxidation, transporting long-chain fatty acyl-CoAs into mitochondria for degradation. It is an antioxidant and can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism.
| Purity | 0.98 |
|---|---|
| Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 161.20 |
| SMILES | C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC([O-])=O |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Color | White to off-white |
| Biological Target | Endogenous Metabolite |
| Initial Source | Endogenous metabolite; Disease markers; Cancer; Endogenous metabolite; Disease markers; Endocrine diseases; Endogenous metabolite; Disease markers; Nervous System Disorder; Endogenous metabolite; Disease markers; Immune System Disorder; Endogenous metabolite; Human Gut Microbiota Metabolites; Microorganisms |
| Storage Information | Powder: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 years. In solvent: -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month |
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