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Overview
Specifications
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 541-15-1 |
| Chemical Name | L-Carnitine (inner salt; levocarnitine) |
| PubChem CID | 10917 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molecular Weight | ≈ 161.2 g/mol |
| Form | Ready-to-use aqueous solution |
| Concentration | 600 mg/mL in a 20ml vial (L-carnitine, base) |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to faintly yellow liquid |
| Container | Glass vial; fill volume as listed on product options |
| Purity | ≥99% (base compound; HPLC & MS verified); lot COA via QR |
| Solubility | Fully miscible with water; highly hydrophilic (zwitterionic) |
| pH | Formulated for routine cell-culture assay compatibility; see lot COA |
| Intended Use | Laboratory research only (RUO). Not for human or animal use. |
Molecular Structure
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Potential Applications in Research
Strictly in-vitro, cellular, or biochemical contexts. No health, diagnostic, or therapeutic claims.
- Mitochondrial fatty-acid oxidation assays (CPT1-dependent) in permeabilized cells/isolated mitochondria; quantify respiration, acyl-carnitine formation, and β-oxidation flux.
- Seahorse XF bioenergetics workflows (e.g., mitochondrial stress test) as a defined substrate/control component within validated assay media.
- LC-MS/MS method development for carnitine and acyl-carnitine panels (chromatography selection, ionization/fragmentation, internal standards, carryover control).
- Transport & uptake studies probing extracellular acyl-carnitine handling and intercellular metabolism in culture systems.
- Enzyme characterization with carnitine acyltransferases (e.g., CPT1/2, CRAT) and pathway mapping under controlled substrate availability.
Quality, Storage & Handling
Every lot is confirmed by HPLC (purity) and MS (identity), with independent U.S. lab testing for purity, quantity, and endotoxin. Batch COA is accessible via QR.
- Storage: 2–8 °C; protect from light; keep tightly capped; do not freeze.
- Handling: Bring to room temperature before dispensing; mix gently (avoid foam); use sterile technique to minimize bioburden.
- Compatibility: Use non-chelating, pH-appropriate assay buffers; confirm media composition & osmolality per your SOP.
Shipping & Fulfillment
Ships in validated cold-chain packaging. In-stock orders placed before the daily cutoff ship the same day. 2-Day FedEx/UPS is standard, with overnight options available. Automatic text/email updates included; international service available where permitted.
Compliance & RUO Disclaimer
For laboratory research use only. Not a drug, food, cosmetic, or household chemical. Not for human or animal use, ingestion, diagnostic, or therapeutic applications. Buyers warrant they are qualified to handle RUO materials under applicable laws and institutional guidelines.
FAQs
- Is this solution sterile?
- Manufactured under GMP-aligned conditions and filtered; see the lot COA for specific bioburden/endotoxin results.
- What’s the exact vehicle/excipients?
- Aqueous solution (water). Any additional excipient details are provided on the lot-matched COA.
- How should I integrate it into assays?
- Follow your institutional SOPs. Typical use cases include in-vitro β-oxidation workflows, Seahorse XF runs, and LC-MS/MS calibration/training. Validate concentration and matrix compatibility for your specific method.
- Can this be used in humans or animals?
- No. This product is sold strictly as RUO—not for human or animal use.
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