| Description | Oxfenicine (4-Hydroxy-L-phenylglycine) is a carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 inhibitor. Oxfenicine improves whole-body glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity in high-fat diet-induced obese mouse with insulin resistance. |
| Synonyms | 4-羟基-L-苯甘氨酸, 4-Hydroxy-L-phenylglycine |
| molecular weight | 167.16 |
| Molecular formula | C8H9NO3 |
| CAS | 32462-30-9 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: Slightly soluble |
| References | 1. Keung W, et al. Inhibition of carnitine palmitoyltransferase-1 activity alleviates insulin resistance in diet-induced obese mice. Diabetes. 2013 Mar;62(3):711-20. |