Acetyl-L-carnitine
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a stimulator of α-secretase activity and metabolism of amyloid precursor protein (APP). It has been shown to induce NF-κB-mediated upregulation of mGluR2 receptors, thereby exhibiting antidepressant, neuroprotective, analgesic, and antinociceptive activities.
| Supplier | Ace Therapeutics |
|---|---|
| Product # | SMD628 |
| CAS # | 3040-38-8 |
| Pricing | Customizable size, Inquiry |
| Synonym | Acetyl-L-carnitine; Acetyl L carnitine; ALCAR; L-Acetylcarnitine; L-O-Acetylcarnitine; LAC; |
| Product Category | Lab-use Small Molecule Drugs |
| Chemical Formula | C9H17NO4 |
| Exact Mass | 203.1158 |
| Molecular Weight | 203.23 |
| Elemental Analysis | C, 53.19; H, 8.43; N, 6.89; O, 31.49 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | (3R)-3-Acetyloxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate |
| InChi Key | RDHQFKQIGNGIED-MRVPVSSYSA-N |
| InChi Code | InChI=1S/C9H17NO4/c1-7(11)14-8(5-9(12)13)6-10(2,3)4/h8H,5-6H2,1-4H3/t8-/m1/s1 |
| SMILES Code | O=C([O-])C[C@@H](OC(C)=O)C[N+](C)(C)C |
| Appearance | Solid powder |
| Purity | >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis) |
| Shipping Condition | Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs. |
| Storage Condition | Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years). |
| Solubility | Soluble in DMSO |
| Shelf Life | >2 years if stored properly |
| Drug Formulation | This drug may be formulated in DMSO |
| Stock Solution Storage | 0 - 4℃ for short term (days to weeks), or -20℃ for long term (months). |
| HS Tariff Code | 2934.99.9001 |
| Availability | 2 Weeks |