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DL-Carnitine hydrochloride

Catalog No. S2293 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 461-05-2 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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Storage -20°C Chembase ID: 72939

SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
(3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylazanium chloride
IUPAC Traditional name
carnitinium chloride

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 461-05-2

PROPERTIES

Salt Data hydrochloride
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Cardiovascular Disease , Immunology
Biological Activity:
DL-Carnitine hydrochloride is a quaternary ammonium compound biosynthesized from the amino acids lysine and methionine. [1] In living cells, it is required for the transport of fatty acids from the cytosol into the mitochondria during the breakdown of lipids (fats) for the generation of metabolic energy. It is often sold as a nutritional supplement. Carnitine was originally found as a growth factor for mealworms and labeled vitamin Bt. Carnitine exists in two stereoisomers: Its biologically active form is L-carnitine, whereas its enantiomer, D-carnitine, is biologically inactive. [2]

REFERENCES

  • Liedtke AJ et al. Am J Physiol. 1982 Nov;243(5):H691-7.