trans-2-Decenoyl-L-carnitine

Ref. TR-D688830

Product Information

• Name: trans-2-Decenoyl-L-carnitine
• Synonyms: (R,E)-3-(Dec-2-enoyloxy)-4-(trimethylammonio)butanoate, (2R)-3-Carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-2-[[(2E)-1-oxo-2-decenyl]oxy]-1-propanaminium inner Salt
• Brand: TRC
• Description: Applications trans-2-Decenoyl-L-carnitine is a metabolite of L-Carnitine (C184110), which is a 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),

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 313.432
• Formula: C₁₇H₃₁NO₄
• Color/Form: Neat
• InChI: InChI=1S/C17H31NO4/c1-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-17(21)22-15(13-16(19)20)14-18(2,3)4/h11-12,15H,5-10,13-14H2,1-4H3/b12-11+/t15-/m1/s1
• SMILES: CCCCCCC/C=C/C(=O)O[C@H](CC(=O)[O-])C[N+](C)(C)C