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D-Carnitine

Catalog No. C184105 Name Toronto Research Chemicals
CAS Number 541-14-0 Website http://www.trc-canada.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3S)-3-hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate
IUPAC Traditional name
(+)-carnitine
Synonyms
d-Carnitine
D-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl Ammonium Hydroxide Inner Salt
(2S)-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Inner Salt
(+)-D-Carnitine
(+)-Carnitine
D-(+)-Carnitine

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 541-14-0

PROPERTIES

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Apperance White Solid
Melting Point 187-192°C
Solubility DMSO
Solubility Methanol
Solubility Water
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DETAILS

Description (English)
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 incl

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  • Karlic, H., et al.: Nutrition, 20, 709 (1978)