(R)-carnitine

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  • Product Appearance:White crystalline
  • Storage:Sealed

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Description
    Carnitine is an amino acid derivative and nutrient involved in lipid (fat)   metabolism in mammals and other eukaryotes. It is in the chemical compound   classes of β-hydroxyacids and quaternary ammonium compounds, and because of   the hydroxyl-substituent, it exists in two stereoisomers, the biologically   active enantiomer L-carnitine, and the essentially biologically inactive   D-carnitine.[bettersourceneeded] Both are available through chemical   synthesis,[not verified in body] and the L-form is continuously   biosynthesized in eukaryotic organisms from the proteinogenic amino acids   lysine and methionine. In such eukaryotic cells, it is specifically required   for the transport of fatty acids from the intermembraneous space in the   mitochondria into the mitochondrial matrix during the catabolism of lipids,   in the generation of metabolic energy.[bettersourceneeded] Carnitine was   originally found as a growth factor for mealworms and labeled vitamin BT,   although carnitine is not by biochemical definition a true vitamin. It is   used efficaciously, clinically, in the treatment of some conditions, e.g.   systemic primary carnitine deficiency, and it is available over the counter   as a nutritional supplement, though its efficacy for most conditions for which   it is advertised is controversial or not yet established.
    Basic Info
    Chemical Name (R)-carnitine
    Synonyms
    L-(-)-Carnitine;
    L-CARNITIN;
    CAR-OH;
    Carnitrine;
    ST 198;
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    CAS No. 541-15-1
    Molecular Formula C7H15NO3
    Molecular Weight 161.19900
    PSA 60.36000
    LogP -1.80650
    Properties
    Appearance & Physical State White crystalline
    Melting Point 197-212 °C(lit.)
    Refractive Index -32 ° (C=1, H2O)
    Water Solubility 2500 g/L (20 ºC)
    Storage Condition 2-8°C


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