D-Carnitine

CAS: 541-14-0

Ref. TR-C184105

Product Information

• Name: D-Carnitine
• Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (2S)-, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (S)-, Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, D- (8CI), (+)-Carnitine, (+)-<span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-Carnitine, (S)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (2S)-, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt, (S)-, 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-,hydroxide, inner salt, (S)- (9CI), Ammonium, (3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt, <span class="text-smallcaps">D</span>-, Ammonium,(3-carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethyl-,hydroxide,inner salt,D-, D-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium hydroxide,inner salt

Description

Stability Hygroscopic
Applications 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 include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado.
References Mitchell, M.E., et al.: Am. J. Clin. Nutr., 31, 293 (1978), Lango, R., et al.: Cardiovasc. Res., 51, 21 (2001), Vaz, F.M., et al.: Biochem. J., et al.: 361, 417 (2002), Karlic, H., et al.: Nutrition, 20, 709 (2004),

• Brand: TRC

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 161.20
• Formula: C₇H₁₅NO₃
• Color/Form: White To Beige
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H15NO3/c1-8(2,3)5-6(9)4-7(10)11/h6,9H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-/m0/s1
• SMILES: C[N+](C)(C)C[C@@H](O)CC(=O)[O-]