Molecular structure of L-Carnitine, CAS Number: 541-15-1
L-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1)
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Alternate Names:
(−)-(R)-3-Hydroxy-4-(trimethylammonio)butyrate, Vitamin BT
Application:
L-Carnitine is a neuromodulator and antiaging agent
CAS Number:
541-15-1
Molecular Weight:
161.20
Molecular Formula:
C7H15NO3
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L-Carnitine is a neuromodulator and antiaging agent. Plays a vital role in fatty acid transport across the mitochondrial membrane. L-Carnitine is an inhibitor of HDAC. L-Carnitine, a naturally existing amino acid, actively participates in the breakdown of fatty acids during metabolism. This remarkable compound showcases antioxidant characteristics, effectively shielding tissues from oxidative damage. Furthermore, L-Carnitine assumes a role in energy metabolism, ensuring the proper functioning of mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses. As such, L-Carnitine′s multifaceted contributions encompass both its protective antioxidant properties and its vital involvement in maintaining optimal energy metabolism and mitochondrial integrity.
L-Carnitine (CAS 541-15-1) References
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Inhibitor of:
ACOT4, ACSM4, ACSM5, AdipoR1, ARALAR, BCKDHB, CKMT1B, Dbil5, DSCD75, EG624219, HDAC, Malondialdehyde, mitoNEET, PDC-E2, PEMT, SLC25A3, and SPATA25.Activator of:
α-KGD, β-ketoacyl synthase, μ-crystallin, 17β-HSD13, 1810043H04Rik, 3-Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase, 5α-Reductase 2, 6430531B16Rik, ABCB8, ACAA2, ACAD-10, ACAD-11, ACAD-12, ACAD-9, ACADS, ACADSB, ACADVL, ACCSL, ACMSD, ACOT1, ACOT9, ACOX3, ACSF1, ACSF3, ACSF4, ACSL1, ACSL5, ACSM2A, ACSM2B, ACSM3, ACSM4, ACSM5, ACSVL2, ACSVL3, AGXT2, AI-BP, AK1, apoC-II, apoC1, C030010C08Rik, C20orf165, C20orf194, CABC1, Carnitine Acetyltransferase, CDV, CHCHD10, CHCHD6, CIDE-C, citrate synthase, citrin, CLYBL, COA1, COQ10B, COQ4, COQ9, COX11, COX7a2L, COX8b, CPTI-L, CPTI-M, creatine kinase-B, CROT, CTL2, D10Jhu81e, Desmuslin, DMGDH, DNC, DSCD75, E-FABP, ECH1, ECHDC3, ECHS1, EG436008, EG546368, EG623286, EG667693, ETFDH, ETHE1, FASTKD1, FATP4, FNDC3A, GAPDH-2, Gastric Lipase, GLYATL1, GLYATL3, GlyRS, GPAT2, GPD2, GPIHBP1, GS2, HADHA, HADHB, HADHSC, HIBCH, HM74B, HMGCLL1, IVD, KRTAP1-3, KRTAP3-2, KRTAP5-3, KRTAP6-3, LIAS, LIPT1, LPAAT-δ, LYCAT, LYPLA1, MCAD, MCART1, MCART2, MCAT, Mcsp, MDH1B, Metaxin 2, MGC52110, mHMGCS, Mitochondrial Inner Membrane, MPC1L, MRP-L44, MRP-L53, MRP-S15, MRP-S30, MRP-S34, MRP-S9, mt-Atp8, Mtch2, MTO1, MTP, NCB5OR, ND3, NDUFA8, NDUFAF3, NDUFAF7, NDUFB1, NDUFB8, NDUFC2, NDUFS7, NDUFS8, OCT1, OCTL1, OCTN1, OCTN2, ODF3B, OR4F15, ORP-7_Osbpl7, OSGEPL1, Oxr1, PAH, PAMR1, PAP-β, PCCB, PDPR, PECI, Peroxin 12, PGK2, PMPCB, PNPLA1, RBM Y chromosome, RBMY1A1, RG9MTD1, RNF17, ROPN1, Rpb4, RPUSD2, Sam50, SCOT, SCOT-t, SDHA, SDHC, SLC25A20, SLC25A25, SLC25A38, SLC25A42, SLC25A43, SPACA7, SPANX-N4, SPATA12, SPATA25, SPATA9, SPERT, SPTLC2, Tafazzin, TAUT, TCP11, TMEM135, TMEM8C, TMLH, Tom7, TSARG1, TTP-α, TYW1B, uMtCK, UQCRC1, USMG5, WARS2, and ZADH2.Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
L-Carnitine, 1 g | sc-205727 | 1 g | $23.00 | |||
L-Carnitine, 5 g | sc-205727A | 5 g | $34.00 | |||
L-Carnitine, 100 g | sc-205727B | 100 g | $79.00 | |||
L-Carnitine, 250 g | sc-205727C | 250 g | $179.00 |