DL-Carnitine

CAS: 406-76-8

Ref. 3D-FC148008

Product Information

• Name: DL-Carnitine
• Synonyms: (±)-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, (±)-, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, 3-Hydroxy-4-(Trimethylammonio)Butanoate, 3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylazaniumyl)butanoate, 3-Hydroxy-4-trimethylammoniobutanoate, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-Carnitine, Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, <span class="text-smallcaps">DL</span>-, Cardiogen, Carnicor, Carnitin, Carnum, Carrier, Excitine, Miocor, Miotonal, Novain, Novaine, Vitacarn, β-Hydroxy-γ-trimethylaminobutyric acid, γ-Amino-β-hydroxybutyric acid trimethylbetaine, γ-Trimethyl-β-hydroxybutyrobetaine
• CAS: 406-76-8

Description

Carnitine is a naturally occurring compound that is found in meat and dairy products. It is also available as a dietary supplement, and shows hypoglycemic effects in patients with type 2 diabetes, as well as an antioxidant effect. Carnitine has been shown to scavenge anion radicals, which may be responsible for the anti-infective properties of carnitine. Carnitine is necessary for the production of mitochondrial energy by facilitating the transport of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria. It also plays an important role in the regulation of muscle metabolism and vitamin C synthesis in the body.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161.2 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₃
• Purity: Min. 95%