| DL-Carnitine is a Chloride salt free form of D,L-Carnitine Chloride. Carnitine is a vitamin, essential cofactor of fatty acid metabolism. It is required for the transport of fatty acids through the inner mitochondrial membrane. Synthesized primarily in the liver and kidney, highest concentrations found in heart and skeletal muscle. Dietary sources include red meat, dairy products, beans, avocado. Synonyms: ()-3-Carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-1-propanaminium Hydroxide Inner Salt, ()-(3-Carboxy-2-hydroxypropyl)trimethylammonium Hydroxide, ()-Carnitine, 3-Hydroxy-4-trimethylammoniobutanoate, Cardiogen, Carnicor, Carnitin, Carnum, Carrier, Excitine, Miocor, Miotonal, Novain, Novaine, Vitacarn, dl-Carnitine, beta-Hydroxy-gamma-trimethylaminobutyric Acid, gamma-Amino-beta-hydroxybutyric Acid Trimethylbetaine, gamma-Trimethyl-beta-hydroxybutyrobetaine CAS No: 406-76-8 Molecular Formula: C7H15NO3 Molecular Weight: 161.20 Appearance: White to off-white solid Purity: 90% Melting Point: As reported Solubility: As reported Storage and Stability: Store at -20C under inert atmosphere. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap. |
