| Bioactivity | L-Carnitine ((R)-Carnitine), a highly polar, small zwitterion, is an essential co-factor for the mitochondrial β-oxidation pathway. L-Carnitine functions to transport long chain fatty acyl-CoAs into the mitochondria for degradation by β-oxidation. L-Carnitine is an antioxidant. L-Carnitine hydrochloride can ameliorate metabolic imbalances in many inborn errors of metabolism[1][2][3]. |
| Name | L-Carnitine |
| CAS | 541-15-1 |
| Formula | C7H15NO3 |
| Molar Mass | 161.20 |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, stored under nitrogen *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (stored under nitrogen) |