Product Information
Name:L-Carnitine
Synonyms:
- Levocarnitine
- (3R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate
- 1-Propanaminium
- 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-
- inner salt
- (2R)-
- 1-Propanaminium
- 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-
- hydroxide
- inner salt
- (R)-
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Brand:TRC
Description:Stability Hygroscopic
Applications Essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism; required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthetized primarily in the liver and kidney; highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.
References Mitchell, M.E., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 31, 293 (1978), Lango, R., et al.: Cardiovasc. Res., 51, 21 (2001), Vaz, F.M., et al.: Biochem. J., et al.: 361, 417 (2002), Karlic, H., et al.: Nutrition, 20, 709 (2004),
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Chemical properties
Molecular weight:161.20
Formula:C7H15NO3
Color/Form:Neat
InChI:InChI=1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m1/s1
SMILES:C[N+](C)(C)C[C@H](O)CC(=O)[O-]
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