L-Carnitine hydrochloride
| Supplier | MedChemExpress |
|---|---|
| Product # | HY-B2246-10 mM * 1 mL |
| CAS # | 6645-46-1 |
| Pricing | 10 mM * 1 mL, USD $66.0 |
| Synonyms | (R)-Carnitine hydrochloride |
| MWt | 197.66 |
| Formula | C₇H₁₆ClNO₃ |
| Biological Activity | L-Carnitine hydrochloride ((R)-Carnitine hydrochloride), a highly polar, small zwitterion, is an essential co-factor for the mitochondrial β-oxidation pathway. L-Carnitine hydrochloride functions to transport long chain fatty acyl-CoAs into the mitochondria for degradation by β-oxidation. L-Carnitine hydrochloride is an antioxidant. L-Carnitine hydrochloride can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism[1][2][3]. |
| Purity | ≥98.0% |