Synonym:
(−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate,
L-Carnitine inner salt,
Vitamin BT
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CAS Number 541-15-1
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Linear Formula (CH3)3N+CH2CH(OH)CH2COO-
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Molecular Weight 161.20
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Beilstein Registry Number 4292315
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MDL number MFCD00038747
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PubChem Substance ID 329750039
Properties:
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Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards L - M
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Description:
Biochem/physiol Actions
Carnitine is a quaternary amine that occurs naturally in most mammalian tissue. It is present in relatively high concentrations in skeletal muscle and heart where it is involved in regulating energy metabolism. It shifts glucose metabolism from glycolysis to glycogen storage and enhances the transport of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondria where they are oxidized for energy production.
General description
This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia
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Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here
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Safety:
RIDADR
NONH for all modes of transport