L-Carnitine | 500mg/ml

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound commonly studied in laboratory environments for its role in mitochondrial fatty acid transport and cellular energy metabolism.

Specifications

Composition: L-Carnitine
Content: 500mg/ml
CAS Number: 541-15-1
Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3
Form: White crystalline powder
Purity: ≥99%
Storage: 2–8°C

Research Applications

• Commonly studied in mitochondrial fatty acid transport research
• Investigated for roles in cellular energy production and ATP synthesis
• Utilized in laboratory studies involving metabolic function and nutrient utilization
• Examined in oxidative stress and mitochondrial efficiency research models
• Applied in studies focused on fatty acid β-oxidation pathways

Description

L-Carnitine is a naturally occurring quaternary ammonium compound used in laboratory research focused on mitochondrial fatty acid transport and cellular energy metabolism. It facilitates the movement of long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where they undergo β-oxidation for ATP production.

In research settings, L-Carnitine is commonly applied in studies involving metabolic function, oxidative stress, mitochondrial performance, and energy utilization pathways.

This compound is a small-molecule metabolic cofactor, not a peptide, and is intended for research use only (RUO) in controlled laboratory environments.